Episodes
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.
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Episode 4: Care and Supervision Units Follow-Up Review
Monday Oct 09, 2023
Monday Oct 09, 2023
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).
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
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 inspection, the recommendations made and their hopes for the future.
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Episode 2: What’s next? CJI plans for the next three years.
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
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.
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Episode 1: Joint inspection of Child Protection Arrangements
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
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 children where there are concerns about risk of harm.
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Criminal Justice Inspection Unpacked- Podcast trailer
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
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.
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.