Criminal Justice Inspection Unpacked

Criminal Justice Inspection Unpacked

A place to explore how CJI’s inspections help achieve a better criminal justice system for all in Northern Ireland.

Episodes

April 15, 2025 24 mins

In this episode, we unpack the Year Two Progress Review of the domestic abuse legislation with the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland, the Department of Justice and the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

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Abuse of position, whether for sexual or other purposes, is a form of corruption. This inspection report examines how the Police Ombudsman’s Office investigates concerns and complaints and the outcomes it achieves.

In this episode, we sit down with the Office of the Police Ombudsman to unpack the findings of the inspection.

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November 19, 2024 23 mins

In this episode we discuss the findings of the recent Inspection Reports on Hydebank Wood Secure College and Women’s Prison with representatives from the Northern Ireland Prison Service, RQIA, ETI, SEHSCT, and Belfast Met.

We explore how education is delivered at Hydebank Wood, highlighting both achievements and the challenges to be addressed to enhance support and services for the women and young men residing there.

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November 19, 2024 21 mins

In this episode we discuss the findings of the recent Inspection Reports on Hydebank Wood Secure College and Women’s Prison with representatives from the Northern Ireland Prison Service, RQIA, ETI, SEHSCT, and Belfast Met.

We explore how health is delivered at Hydebank Wood, highlighting both achievements and the challenges to be addressed to enhance support and services for the women and young men residing there.

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The smooth operation of Northern Ireland’s criminal Courts requires professional and efficient administrative and operational support.  Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI) has published an Inspection Report highlighting the essential role that the Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service (NICTS) plays in ensuring justice is administered accurately and promptly in Northern Ireland. In this podcast episode, CJI di...

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September 4, 2024 33 mins

In this episode of CJI Unpacked, we sit down to talk about the Youth Interventions Inspection with Stephen Martin, Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Agency (YJA) and Chris Quinn, the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People.

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In this episode, our host Meloney McVeigh sits down with Chief Executive of Probation Board for Northern Ireland Amanda Stewart and CJI Chief Inspector Jaqui Durkin to unpack the recently published Probation Practice Follow-Up Review findings.

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The Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 (the Act) recognises and criminalises courses of abusive conduct, encompassing behaviours recurring on multiple occasions against intimate partners, former partners, or family members.  In this episode, CJI discusses the Act with guests from the Police Service of Northern Ireland, Women's Aid, the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland and the Department ...

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To mark our 20th anniversary, Minister of Justice Naomi Long MLA joined the Chief Inspector Jacqui Durkin to discuss CJI's role in criminal justice system improvement and her future priorities.

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In this episode, CJI Chief Inspector Jacqui Durkin and Lead Inspector Dr Claire Feehan discuss the findings of the Community Safety and Local Policing Arrangements in Northern Ireland Inspection Report with Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton (PSNI) and Deputy Director of the Safer Communities Directorate, Michael McAvoy (DoJ).

 

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In this episode, the Head of UK NPM Sam H. Gluckstein, CJI Chief Inspector Jacqui Durkin and CJI Inspector Rachel Lindsay talk about the crucial work of the UK NPM, CJI's role within the NPM and the work of the NPM Northern Ireland Sub Group.

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In this episode of Criminal Justice Inspection Unpacked, we discuss the report findings with Janice Bunting, CEO of Victim Support Northern Ireland, Julie Wilson, Deputy Director of Victims Support Division at the Department of Justice and Geraldine Hanna, Commissioner for Victims of Crime Northern Ireland.

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A Follow-Up Review assessing the implementation of recommendations made in an in-depth report on Care and Supervision Units (CSUs) has recognised the significant progress made by the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS).

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In Northern Ireland, the journey through the criminal justice system can involve significant challenges for vulnerable older people. CJI has highlighted these obstacles, shedding light on the issues faced by the elderly as they navigate the criminal justice system.

In this episode, our guests Eddie Lynch, Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland and CJI Lead Inspector Rachel Lindsay talk about the findings of the inspecti...

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Chief Inspector Jacqui Durkin has published CJI’s Corporate Plan for the next three years and the organisation’s 2023-24 Business Plan incorporating its annual Inspection Programme.

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With Inspectors from Criminal Justice Inspection (CJI), Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) and Education Training Inspectorate (ETI), we unfold the findings of the joint pilot inspection of Child Protection Arrangements in the Southern Health and Social Care Trust area in a relaxed and accessible way. This inspection looked at how justice, health and social care and education organisations work together to protect ...

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Introducing 'Criminal Justice Inspection Unpacked,' the official podcast by Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI).

Stay informed about the ongoing efforts to improve the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland. Immerse yourself in our insightful episodes, where we share the findings of our independent inspections in a relaxed and accessible manner.

Tune in and join us on this journey.

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