AQW 54630 22-27 – Department of Justice contingency spending arrangements

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any assessment that has been made of the impact contingency spending arrangements, in the absence of an agreed Executive Budget, will have on (i) staffing levels; (ii) recruitment, and (iii) the filling of vacancies, within (a) her Department; and (b) its arm’s-length … Continue reading AQW 54630 22-27 – Department of Justice contingency spending arrangements

AQW 53984 22-27 – Early release of prisoners

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any assessment her Department has made of the risks to public safety, arising from the early release of prisoners, in response to acute capacity pressures in the prison estate. Minister of Justice: I have no plans to introduce the early release of … Continue reading AQW 53984 22-27 – Early release of prisoners

AQW 53860 22-27 – Effectiveness of custodial sentences under 12 months

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of custodial sentences under 12 months. Minister of Justice: The Department has not undertaken a standalone assessment of custodial sentences of less than 12 months. However, it routinely considers reoffending data, research evidence … Continue reading AQW 53860 22-27 – Effectiveness of custodial sentences under 12 months

AQW 53390 22-27 – Breaches of community sentences

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail (i) the number of community sentences that were breached, in each of the last two years; (ii) how they were breached; and (ii) what the outcome of the breach was. Minister of Justice: In relation to parts (i) and (iii) of the … Continue reading AQW 53390 22-27 – Breaches of community sentences

AQW 53859 22-27 – Independent Expert on paramilitary group transition

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any engagement she has had with the Independent Expert on paramilitary group transition to disbandment, since her appointment on 23 September 2025. Minister of Justice: Since the appointment of Ms Fleur Ravensbergen as Independent Expert on paramilitary group transition to disbandment on … Continue reading AQW 53859 22-27 – Independent Expert on paramilitary group transition

AQW 53506 22-27 – Supporting victims of investment fraud

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any steps she is taking to support victims of investment fraud. Minister of Justice: I recognise that investment fraud can have devastating financial and emotional consequences for victims, and I am committed to ensuring that those affected are supported while also working … Continue reading AQW 53506 22-27 – Supporting victims of investment fraud

AQW 53505 22-27 – Stalking offences tried in the Magistrates’ Courts

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any recent assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of (i) sentencing; and (ii) guidelines, in relation to stalking offences tried in the Magistrates’ Courts. Minister of Justice: Sentencing is a matter for the court to determine within the sentencing range … Continue reading AQW 53505 22-27 – Stalking offences tried in the Magistrates’ Courts

AQW 53169 22-27 – AI Improving efficiency in the criminal justice system

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any recent assessment that has been made of the potential merits of the use of Artificial Intelligence technology to improve efficiency in the criminal justice system. Minister of Justice: As recorded previously some of my officials use Microsoft Co-Pilot to aid with … Continue reading AQW 53169 22-27 – AI Improving efficiency in the criminal justice system