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Dungiven man given suspended sentence for 1976 explosives and firearms offences

Joseph Gerard Kelly, 73, received a six-year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to possessing detonators, pressure mats, and pistols in 1976.

5 days ago
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Stormont launches consultation on good character references in sentencing

5 days ago
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Draperstown man pleads not guilty to assault and disorderly behaviour

5 days ago
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PSNI and PPS launch joint strategy to improve handling of serious sexual offences

29 September 2026
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Justice Minister launches campaign highlighting new support for sexual crime victims

28 September 2026
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Gary Anderson arrested in Donegal after week-long search

23 September 2026
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Justice ministers launch independent review of trials of the facts; male domestic abuse accommodation discussed

17 September 2026
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Kelly family seeks meeting with justice minister after murderer absconds from prison

17 September 2026
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Stormont debate on conversion practices bill descends into acrimony

17 September 2026
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Justice Minister Launches Second Phase of Rape Myths Campaign

14 September 2026
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Early release scheme change keeps PC Andrew Harper's killers in prison

31 August 2026
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Man charged after two dogs found dead in Lurgan property

27 August 2026
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Victims' families dismiss NI Secretary's claim of 'misunderstanding' over legacy bill

25 August 2026
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Four Parole Commissioners Reappointed in Northern Ireland

31 July 2026
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Justice system will slow further without extra funding, Long warns, as budget deadline passes

31 July 2026
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Unionist leaders rebuke Irish court for granting bail in border explosives case

25 July 2026
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Sinn Féin MLA asks PPS to review suspended sentence for racist death threats

10 July 2026
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Family Vows to Keep Fighting After Three Acquitted of Lyra McKee Murder

04 July 2026
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Three Men Acquitted of Lyra McKee Murder in Belfast Crown Court

03 July 2026
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Ballinamallard man sentenced for sending confidential court documents across Omagh

25 June 2026
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Derry man charged with burglary after DNA match arrested at ferry terminal

24 June 2026
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Jacqui Durkin appointed as new Police Ombudsman

24 June 2026
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Donaldson Seeks to Forfeit Knighthood After Conviction

24 June 2026
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Jeffrey Donaldson Remanded to Maghaberry After Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict in Minutes

23 June 2026
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Short Film ‘Bubble’ to Premiere at Crumlin Road Gaol

18 June 2026
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Justice Minister Launches Consultation on New Strategy to Reduce Offending

18 June 2026
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Court Cases and Out-of-Court Disposals Fall in Northern Ireland in 2025

17 June 2026
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