Episodes
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Episode 14: Health at Hydebank Wood
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9 hours ago
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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Episode 13: Education at Hydebank Wood
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9 hours ago
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.
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Episode 12: Effective Criminal Court Administration
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
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 discusses the findings of the Inspection with NICTS Director, Glyn Capper and Acting Chief Operating Officer, Elaine Topping.
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Episode 11: Youth Interventions
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
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.
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Episode 10: Probation Practice Follow-Up Review
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
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.
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Episode 9: Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (Northern Ireland) 2021
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
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 of Justice.
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Episode 8: CJI's 20th Anniversary with the Minister of Justice Naomi Long
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
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.
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Episode 7: Community Safety and Local Policing Arrangements in Northern Ireland
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
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).
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Episode 6: NPM, CJI's role in the NPM and NPM Northern Ireland Sub Group
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
Wednesday Feb 14, 2024
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.
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Episode 5: Victims and Witnesses Follow-Up Review
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
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.
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.