Naomi Long5 days agoMinister agrees to all recommendations on review of criminal legal aidNaomi Long said she will now take steps to implement an additional 8.66% increase to all criminal legal aid fees.5 days ago29 May 2026Plans for gun licence price hike withdrawnJustice minister Naomi Long ended a consultation seeking views on plans to increase the cost of a gun license on Wednesday.29 May 20267 May 2026Family at 'breaking point' over potential delay to manslaughter caseThe barristers' strike could delay the trial of a man over a workplace accident which killed Ian McCollum in 2022.7 May 202614 Mar 2026Alliance leader says Stormont role 'should not be taken for granted'Continued participation in Stormont's power-sharing government remains a "balance", she told her party's annual conference.14 Mar 202617 Feb 2026Shop owners fear violence after paramilitaries demand protection moneyOne business owner says she was approached by paramilitaries before her new shop even opened. 17 Feb 202621 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 2026...
