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Criminal Justice Inspection (CJI) conducts independent inspections of all aspects of the justice system in N.Ireland except the judiciary. Not monitored 24/7
Belfast, Northern Ireland
Joined May 2020
CJI welcomes this initiative to provide transparency, improve understanding and inform comment about this important part of the criminal justice process. ⬇️
News outlets will be able to broadcast sentencing remarks by judges in plans being taken forward by @Justice_NI. Read about the plans to allow journalists to record and broadcast some court proceedings here: https://t.co/fFJM7Zfg9N
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‘There needs to be more information about their [CRNs] impact and what they mean for preventing reoffending’. Chief Inspector @JacquiDurkin1 was at @bbcradioulster today discussing the inspection findings on the use of CRNs by the @PoliceServiceNI. ➡️ https://t.co/j6iUvfVnN5
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CRNs are just one type of out of Court disposal and their use is growing, but there is a need to improve how CRNs are used to: - support better outcomes for offenders and victims; - contribute to safer communities; and - increase confidence in the criminal justice system. 8/8
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The following graphic shows the outcomes assigned to crimes recorded during 2023-24. The highest proportion of crimes resolved by CRNs were drug offences (33.7%), followed by theft (8.1%) and violence against the person (4.6%). 7/8
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In NI, in 2023-24 the number of CRNs issued across Police Districts was greatest in Belfast City. Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon and Newry, Mourne and Down also reflected high numbers of CRN use. However, across eight of the 11 Police Districts, CRN use had fallen. 6/8
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CRNs can be issued for different offences, such as hate crime, drug and domestic related offences. Inspectors evidenced the importance of PSNI supervisor oversight, detailed rationale to justify decisions and quality assurance checks. 5/8
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CRNs are supposed to ‘speed up’ justice by offering a proportionate outcome to lower-level offending. However, better monitoring was needed to assess if CRNs were addressing the issues related to improving victim satisfaction and timeliness of outcomes. 4/8
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How are CRNs issued? Here’s the general process (steps can vary case-by-case). Victim Charter obligations still apply including referral for support and updates. 3/8
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Two groups oversee the use of CRNs: -Out of Court Disposals Working Group; and -Criminal Justice Branch Inspectors found both were committed but still developing in their role. Clearer objectives and greater transparency were needed to understand how CRNs 'speed up' justice. 2/8
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We’ve published an Inspection Report on the @PoliceService_NI’s use of Community Resolution Notices (CRNs). CRNs are a way to deal with lower-level offences without going to Court. 📄Read the report at: https://t.co/HdAchRKsIP See what we found⬇️ 🧵1/8
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CRNs deal with ’lower level’ offences and are a type of out of Court disposal issued at the discretion of the @PoliceServiceNI. CJI will shortly publish an Inspection looking at the: ➡️strategy; ➡️governance; ➡️delivery; and ➡️outcomes around the use of CRNs.
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On Domestic Abuse Awareness Week NI 2025, we remain committed to improving outcomes for all victims of gender-based violence and work towards #abetterjusticesystemforall through independent inspection. #DAAWNI2025
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On #WorldStatisticsDay we share some data that reflects some of the ongoing challenges in NI’s criminal justice system. CJI is committed to undertaking independent inspections and making recommendations to achieve #abetterjusticeforall.
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CJI will soon publish a report on the use of Community Resolution Notices (CRNs) by @PoliceServiceNI. The inspection shows the outcomes of CRNs and explores if they successfully reduce avoidable delay, keep lower-level offending out of Court and improve case progression.
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On Anti-Slavery Day @Justice_NI Minister @naomi_long is warning that Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking is happening in Northern Ireland and is urging people to be alert to the signs https://t.co/1fnNXBIvAe
#AntiSlaveryDay2025
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Delighted to be attending #NISocialMediaAwards this evening. Celebrating the wealth of talent and innovation in social media and the success of all finalists, runners up and winners!
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CJI's @JacquiDurkin1 & James Corrigan attended DoJ’s launch of the Adult Restorative Justice Practice and Standards & Accreditation Framework 2025 – a landmark day for all involved. We look forward to its implementation promoting community repair, reconciliation and reassurance.
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Chief Inspector @JacquiDurkin1 was pleased to attend this year’s thoughtful service to mark #PrisonsWeek in Hydebank Wood Secure College and Women’s Prison. Thanks to the @NIPrisons, Chaplains, women and young men who live there for the lovely music, readings and prayers.
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Inspectors from CJI, @HMICFRS and @hmcpsi have discussed the outcomes from our three weeks of @PoliceServiceNI and @thePPSNI case file reviews as part of ongoing fieldwork for the Year 3 Review of the Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (Northern Ireland) 2021.
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Hear from CJI Chief Inspector @JacquiDurkin1 and Lead Inspector Dr Claire Feehan on the findings of the inspection of Airport and Harbour Policing in Northern Ireland https://t.co/89FIKEGEkN via @YouTube
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