Official opening of Belfast Remote Evidence Centre

A new facility that ensures vulnerable witnesses giving evidence will not meet defendants within a court building, was officially opened in Belfast today the Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced.

Sexual offences: changes in privacy and anonymity protections for victims and suspects

New laws to safeguard the privacy and anonymity of victims of sexual offences and suspects in sexual offence cases come into effect today.

Water users urged to enhance biosecurity

Commercial and recreational water users in Co Tyrone are being urged to enhance their biosecurity measures after tests have confirmed an outbreak of Crayfish plague in the Upper Ballinderry River catchment.

Date confirmed for Safe Access Zones

Safe Access Zones will be introduced at health service locations across Northern Ireland on September 29, 2023.

End Review of Tobacco Control Strategy for NI

The Department of Health has today published a final review of the 10 Year Tobacco Control Strategy for Northern Ireland.