At 10 years of age, Northern Ireland (NI) has one of the lowest ages of criminal responsibility in the world. Despite repeated, longstanding calls, internationally and nationally, no legislative progress has been made.
Niacro has submitted its response to the Department of Justice’s 2025 consultation, advocating for reforms that strengthen fairness, transparency, and timely justice.
Niacro has welcomed proposals by the Department of Justice to simplify community sentencing for children through the introduction of a new Single Community Order.
Niacro welcomes the publication of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report Reducing Adult Reoffending in Northern Ireland and commends the Committee for its clear call to action.
Niacro has urged the Justice Committee to seize a vital opportunity to modernise Northern Ireland’s criminal justice system, during a powerful evidence session on the draft
