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@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 1d

Did you know...there is currently no legislation in NI which criminalises the creation & sharing of sexually explicit deepfake images where the images relate to adults?

Make a change in the law!

➡️ justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-ha...

Consultation. Non-consensual sexually explicit deepfake images are a form of sexual abuse! Have your say on a change in the law. Closing 13 October 2025

@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 2d

"The ongoing funding challenges for Department of Justice NI will undoubtedly impact on what can be delivered. The DoJ share of the Northern Ireland block grant has fallen continually over the last 14 years - from just under 11% in 2011-12 to just over 8% in 2025-26." Naomi Long has said.

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@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 5d

Justice Minister Naomi Long reaffirms her commitment to working with young legal professionals, the Law Society of Northern Ireland & The Bar of Northern Ireland to shape the future justice system as she addresses the European Young Bar Association's Autumn Conference in Belfast.

Justice Minister Naomi Long with Emma Falloon, chair of the Northern Ireland Young Solicitors' Association, ahead of the European Young Bar Association’s Autumn Conference in Belfast

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@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 6d

Sexually explicit deepfake images is an abhorrent behaviour. It can have devastating consequences for those whose identities are misused.
Have your say on Justice Minister Naomi Long's proposals to strengthen the law.

Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-ha...

Proposals to criminalise Explicit Deepfake Images. Closing 6 October. www.justice-ni.gov.uk/consultations Justice Minister pictured.

@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 7d

Did you know? There is a 90% conviction rate for cases heard within the Domestic Abuse Contest Courts (DACC). Listen as @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister Naomi Long relays the experiences of victims who have used the DACC & the Remote Evidence Centres.

@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 7d

Did you know? There is a 90% conviction rate for cases heard within the Domestic Abuse Contest Courts (DACC). Listen as Department of Justice NI Minister Naomi Long relays the experiences of victims who have used the DACC & the Remote Evidence Centres.

@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 9d

The Legal Services Agency Northern Ireland today published Legal Aid in Northern Ireland: Annual Statistics to March 2025.

Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/legal-a...

News. Legal Aid in NI: Annual Statistics to March 2025. LSA & DoJ logos included.

@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 9d

Listen as Justice Minister Naomi Long explains how the legislative changes, close a long-standing legal gap & sends a clear message that such violence and intimidation will not be tolerated in society.

@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 10d

Justice Minister Naomi Long has introduced a sweeping package of legislative & strategic reforms aimed at tackling violence against women & girls, strengthening victim protections & transforming the @justice-ni.bsky.social
system’s response to gender-based harm.

@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 11d

Watch: On National Police Memorial Day @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister Naomi Long reflects on the sacrifices police officers have made to keep our communities safe. #NPMD

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@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 13d

“Saved living expenses’ will no longer be deducted from the compensation payments made to people who have been subject to a miscarriage of justice,
Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced.
Read more: www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-announces-decision-saved-living-expenses

News. Long annouces decision on 'saved living expenses'. Naomi Long pictured.

@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 13d

Prosecutions at courts and case processing time for domestic abuse related cases dealt with in 2024-25 have been published by @justice-ni.bsky.social

Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/prosecu...

Statistics. Prosecutions at courts and cases processing time for domesic abuse related cases dealt with in 2024-25.

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@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 14d

Watch: 👏On Hidden Heroes Day @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister @naomilong.bsky.social pays tribute to those working in @youthjusticeagency.bsky.social @niprisons.bsky.social and @pbninews.bsky.social to keep our communities safe. #HiddenHeroes

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@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 15d

Reminder: If you are planning to use fireworks this Halloween remember you must comply with the law and apply for a licence before 17th October 2025.

Find out more: www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/keep-fi...

Have Fun, Stay Safe, Stay Legal!

@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 16d

We need a society-wide response to this whole community issue....to redouble our efforts to tackle the root causes of hate & prejudice in our society & proactively promote positive community relations says Justice Minister Naomi Long during an Assembly motion on hate.

Justice Minister Naomi Long speaking during as Assembly motion on hate.

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@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 16d

Naomi Long @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister was pleased to attend the NSPCCNI Equal Protection for Children in Northern Ireland event at Parliament Buildings today, where she heard more about NSPCC NI’s new positive campaign, ‘Take 5 seconds’. @nichildcom.bsky.social @healthdpt.bsky.social

Justice Minister Naomi Long pictured at the NSPCCNI Equal protection for children in NI.

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@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 19d

The Ulster University is “leading by example & undertaking critical work” which has the potential to reduce delay in & cost to the justice system, says @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister, Naomi Long, as she attended the opening of UU Centre for Legal Technology.

Justice Minister Naomi Long pictured with Ulster University staff

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@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 19d

Media Advisory notice issued by the Attorney General for Northern Ireland regarding publications purporting to identify a person known as ‘Soldier F’

➡️ www.attorneygeneralni.gov.uk/news/media-advisory-notice-issued-attorney-general-northern-ireland-regarding-publications

@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 21d

The @justice-ni.bsky.social has published the Youth Justice Agency Annual Workload Statistics 2024-25.

Read More: www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/northern-ireland-youth-justice-agency-annual-workload-statistics-2024-25-published-today

Youth Justice Agency Annual Workload Statistics. www.justice-ni.gov.uk

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@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 21d

Watch: Speaking during Question Time @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister Naomi Long said ‘There’s absolutely no place in our society for the hate and the racism and the intimidation that we have witnessed in our streets.’

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@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 21d

“You shape the rules that govern relationships, protect rights, & enable progress – you serve not just our governments & legislatures, but our people"

Justice Minister Naomi Long addresses the Commonwealth Association of Legislative Counsel conference in Belfast

Notice announces Justice Minister Naomi Long's speech at the Commonwealth Association of Legislative Counsel conference in Belfast

Justice Minister Naomi Long addresses the Commonwealth Association of Legislative Counsel conference in Belfast as Northern Ireland's Attorney General Dame Brenda King looks on

@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 22d

Justice Minister Naomi Long today answered questions in the NI Assembly Chamber during Question Time on a range of topics including sexually explicit deepfake images and referenced the Department’s current consultation, which closes on 6 October.
➡️ justice-ni.gov.uk/consultation...

Justice Minister pictured answering questions in the Assembly.

@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 22d

➡️Reminder

Consultations on criminal justice matters closing soon!

We would like to hear your views.

Check out the department’s latest consultations at: justice-ni.gov.uk/consultations

Your views matter. Our latest consultations. Deepfake images, Out of court disposals, Police Pensions Amendment regs. www.justice-ni.gov.uk , decorative image included.

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@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 24d

To ensure that this Halloween is fun and safe Justice Minister
Naomi Long is reminding the public to get a licence to use fireworks.

Further info: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/keep-fi...

If you plan to buy, possess or use certain types of fireworks, you will need a valid licence. Apply before 17 October 2025. Justice Minister Naomi Long pictured.

@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 28d

Naomi Long @justice-ni.bsky.social has today published her plans for coronial investigations into deaths abroad, which seek to put families at the centre of the process.

Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/long-pu...

Long publishes next steps on coronial investigations into deaths abroad

Coroners in Northern Ireland will be able to investigate some deaths abroad under plans to be taken forward by the Department of Justice.

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