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

Jun 2, 2026
Jun 2, 2026
43 min
This episode discusses the findings of the Review with colleagues from the Police Service of Northern Ireland, Department of Justice, Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland and a member of the Judiciary.
We explore how the Act is used to protect children and to recognise the impact domestic abuse has on their lives.

Mar 26, 2026
Episode 24: Magilligan Prison
Mar 26, 2026
Mar 26, 2026
45 min
This special edition of Criminal Justice Inspection Unpacked features an episode recorded inside Magilligan Prison, with insights from the Governor, a prisoner and representatives from the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and the North West Regional College.

Mar 6, 2026
Mar 6, 2026
31 min
This episode explores the findings of the Child Criminal Exploitation in Northern Ireland Inspection with insights from the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland, the Police Service of Northern Ireland and Senior Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast, Dr Colm Walsh.

Dec 17, 2025
Dec 17, 2025
22 min
This episode of CJI Unpacked explores the findings of the Follow-Up Review of Child Sexual Exploitation in discussion with the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

Nov 20, 2025
Nov 20, 2025
29 min
In this episode Chief Inspector Jacqui Durkin and Deputy Chief Inspector James Corrigan chat with the Director of Public Prosecutions in Northern Ireland Stephen Herron and Senior Assistant Director Peter Luney from the Public Prosecution Service about the management of organisational performance inspection findings, current challenges for the PPS and their plans for the future.

Nov 18, 2025
Nov 18, 2025
31 min
In this episode, we sit down with representatives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Department of Justice to discuss the findings of the CJI Inspection that examined the strategy, governance, delivery, and outcomes associated with the use of Community Resolution Notices (CRNs).

Oct 31, 2025
Oct 31, 2025
22 min
This inspection reviewed the policing services provided at Belfast Harbour Estate and George Best Belfast City Airport by Belfast Harbour Police and at Belfast International Airport by Belfast International Airport Constabulary as well as their links with the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
On this podcast episode we discuss the findings of the inspection with representatives from Belfast Harbour Police, Belfast International Airport and the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

Jul 31, 2025
Episode 18: Police Custody Follow-Up Review
Jul 31, 2025
Jul 31, 2025
24 min
We explore the findings of the Police Custody Follow-Up Review with contributions and insights from the Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority, the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

Jun 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025
26 min
CJI has a wide range of organisations in its statutory remit, including some that investigate and prosecute offences against individuals and organisations and contribute to keeping our community safe.
Guests from the Benefit Security Division, Child Maintenance Service, Veterinary Service Animal Health, the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland and the NI Trading Standards Service join us to discuss the findings of our inspection of investigations of offences and criminal cases by Departments and other bodies.

Apr 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025
24 min
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.

About the Podcast:
Criminal Justice Inspection Unpacked' is the official podcast of Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJI).
Each episode is crafted to keep you well-informed about the continuous efforts aimed at improving the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland. We invite you to discover the findings of our independent inspections in a relaxed and easily understandable format.
Tune in and embark on this journey with us.




