November 2010
- Ford instigates disciplinary investigation into prisoner release
Justice Minister David Ford has instructed that an immediate disciplinary investigation be undertaken after being informed this afternoon by the Northern Ireland Prison Service that a prisoner has been released in error.
Tuesday, 30 November 2010
- Ford announces changes to Youth Justice Review Team
Justice Minister, David Ford, has today announced a restructuring of the Youth Justice Review Team.
Monday, 29 November 2010
- First meeting of Criminal Justice Delivery Group
Justice Minister David Ford has today chaired the inaugural meeting of the new Criminal Justice Delivery Group, as he continues his work to reshape Northern Ireland’s justice system.
Thursday, 25 November 2010
- Ford praises work of Crimestoppers NI
Justice Minister David Ford has paid tribute to Crimestoppers for its success in tackling crime and making our communities safer.
Thursday, 18 November 2010
- Ford commends PSNI and VISA partnership to tackle credit card crime
Justice Minister David Ford has today hosted a seminar for the business community aimed at tackling organised crime.
Wednesday, 17 November 2010
- Minister regrets death of foreign national prisoner
Justice Minister David Ford has expressed regret at the death by suicide of a foreign national prisoner (Prisoner ‘B’) in Maghaberry Prison in March 2009.
Monday, 15 November 2010
- Justice Ministers address cross border seminar on partnership to enhance public protection
Justice Minister David Ford today met with the Minister of Justice and Law Reform, Dermot Ahern TD at a cross-border criminal justice ministerial group in Dublin.
Friday, 12 November 2010
- Inquiry findings into erroneous prisoner releases published by government
Justice Minister David Ford today published the findings into an inquiry into the erroneous release of two prisoners by the Northern Ireland Prison Service.
Friday, 12 November 2010
- Ford and Gildernew remind farmers of firearms legislation
Farmers throughout Northern Ireland have been reminded to store their legally held firearms and ammunition securely.
Tuesday, 9 November 2010
- Ford publishes CJI report on McDermott case
Justice Minister David Ford has today published the Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI) report into issues in the justice system arising from the McDermott case.
Tuesday, 9 November 2010
- Gratuity Scheme for Police Part-Time Reserve announced
Justice Minister David Ford has published the details of a gratuity scheme for the police Part-Time Reserve.
Monday, 8 November 2010
- Ford condemns attack on police officers
Justice Minister David Ford has condemned last night's bomb attack on police officers in West Belfast.
Saturday, 6 November 2010
- Crime costing society £2.9 billion - Ford
Crime is costing the Northern Ireland economy £2.9 billion a year, Justice Minister David Ford has revealed.
Wednesday, 3 November 2010
- Ford highlights significance of Justice Bill
The Justice Bill will make significant changes to the justice system in Northern Ireland, David Ford has said.
Tuesday, 2 November 2010
- Ford announces review of the Youth Justice System
Justice Minister David Ford today has announced a comprehensive review of the Youth Justice System in Northern Ireland.
Monday, 1 November 2010
