Introduction to the justice system
A guide to the judicial system in Northern Ireland, including the differences between civil and criminal law
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The justice system
Your rights and the justice system
Information on your basic rights within the justice system - as a witness, victim, defendant or juror
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Criminal justice
Information on the administration of criminal law in Northern Ireland, including the prosecution process and how trials are administered
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Agencies involved in criminal justice
How the police and other agencies of the criminal justice system work to maintain the law and investigate crime
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Civil justice
Information on the administration of civil law in Northern Ireland
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Youth justice
Details on how young people under 18 are dealt with in the justice system and the consequences of committing an offence
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Sentencing and appeals
Details on community and custodial sentencing, and how appeals are handled in the justice system
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Help for vulnerable people when giving evidence
A scheme being tested in Belfast to help vulnerable people when giving evidence
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Justice in the Community Awards
Nominations are now open for the Justice in the Community Awards 2014.
Report benefit fraud
Make a claim in cases of Criminal Damage
Apply to join the Police Service of Northern Ireland
Make a claim for criminal injuries sustained from April 2009