Naomi Long21 Jan 2026Porn showing choking could be made illegal in NINaomi Long says she will seek Northern Ireland Assembly approval to adopt legislation on the issue.21 Jan 202617 Jan 2026Justice minister mistaken about barrister's £4m legal aid earningsThe Department of Justice said the figure was earned over several years instead of one.17 Jan 202614 Jan 2026Twelve high risk cases halted by barrister strikeJustice Minister Naomi Long says "significantly vulnerable" people are being affected.14 Jan 202612 Jan 2026O'Neill urges ministers to agree multi-year budgetThe first minister says the executive is "obliged to do all it can" to agree a longer-term budget. 12 Jan 20269 Jan 2026Barrister pay uplift 'not a realistic prospect' - justice minsterThe strike means that no crown court cases involving people who require legal aid can proceed while the dispute continues.9 Jan 20265 Jan 2026Barristers' strike 'devastating' for crime victimsMinister says withdrawl of barristers' services will "inflict further trauma and stress on victims".5 Jan 202628 Dec 2025Assaults on police 'utterly unacceptable', says justice minister14 officers were assaulted on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 December across Northern Ireland. 28 Dec 202527 Dec 2025'My dog's death was caused by fireworks' - call for change to regulations The Department of Justice (DoJ) is responsible for the control of fireworks in Northern Ireland.27 Dec 202514 Dec 2025DUP accused of stalling trans hate crime protectionsJustice Minister Naomi Long says she wants to "provide equality" as part of a bill aimed at changing sentencing laws.14 Dec 2025...