June 2011
- Ford publishes McCusker report
Justice Minister David Ford today published the independent review into allegations made against Department officials by Police Ombudsman Chief Executive Sam Pollock.
Thursday, 30 June 2011
- Ford launches OCTF Annual Report and Threat Assessment
Over £9 million of illegal drugs have been seized in the past year by agencies within the Organised Crime Taskforce (OCTF).
Thursday, 30 June 2011
- Ford addresses Police Federation Conference
The threat posed by dissident republicans can not be addressed by the police alone, Justice Minister David Ford has said.
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
- Ford launches consultation on Policing and Community Safety Partnerships
Justice Minister David Ford today launched a consultation seeking views on the implementation of Policing and Community Safety Partnerships (PCSPs).
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
- Ford launches programme to reform prisons
Justice Minister David Ford has said there must be root and branch reform of the Prison Service.
Tuesday, 28 June 2011
- Ford directs immediate investigation into erroneous release of prisoner
Justice Minister David Ford has directed the Prison Service to carry out an immediate investigation into how a prisoner was released in error from Maghaberry Prison.
Monday, 27 June 2011
- Appointment of new Chief Parole Commissioner for Northern Ireland
The Department of Justice today announced the appointment of the new Chief Commissioner of the Parole Commissioners for Northern Ireland.
Monday, 27 June 2011
- Ford condemns violence in East Belfast and bomb attack in West Belfast
Justice Minister David Ford has condemned the violence last night in East Belfast and a bomb attack on a police vehicle in West Belfast.
Tuesday, 21 June 2011
- Ford unveils new measures to support victims
Hearing victims’ voices is central under new proposals outlined today by Justice Minister David Ford.
Wednesday, 15 June 2011
- Independent Board members appointed to the Department of Justice
The Department of Justice has appointed Mr Mike Reardon and Mr Colm McKenna as Independent Members to the Departmental Board and the Board of the Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service respectively.
Monday, 13 June 2011
- Ford and Shatter sign forensic services agreement
The first meeting under the Intergovernmental Agreement on Cooperation on Criminal Justice Matters since the Assembly and Dáil elections has been held in Armagh.
Wednesday, 8 June 2011
- Ford reaffirms commitment to tackling domestic violence
Justice Minister David Ford has said that we must continue to build on previous good work in protecting victims of domestic violence.
Monday, 6 June 2011
- Ford launches 'Justice in the Community Awards'
Justice Minister David Ford today launched the first ‘Justice in the Community Awards’.
Monday, 6 June 2011
- Ford debates Hate Crime with local schools
Justice Minister David Ford today took part in a hi-tech schools’ event to discuss hate crime.
Thursday, 2 June 2011
- Ford commences changes to murder law linked to domestic abuse
Justice Minister David Ford has commenced changes to the law on murder to provide enhanced defences in domestic violence cases.
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
