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Justice Minister visits Farset International

Tue 17th Aug 2010

The Minister heard the views and experiences of staff from the Farset Respect Project who are involved in community engagement in one of the most difficult interface areas.

David Ford MLA outside Parliament Buildings, Stormont. Photography: Michael Carchrie Campbell

Ford condemns Antrim pipe bombs

Fri 13th Aug 2010

Alliance Leader David Ford MLA has condemned the spate of pipe bombs attacks in Antrim.

Portrait-yellow: FORD David (photography: Allan Leonard)

Justice Minister appeals for calm in the run up to the Apprentice Boys parades

Fri 13th Aug 2010

Justice Minister David Ford has appealed for calm this weekend when Apprentice Boys parades will be taking place across Northern Ireland.

David Ford MLA pictured outside the main door of Parliament Buildings. © 2009 Michael Carchrie Campbell

Ford welcomes breakthrough on prison protest

Thu 12th Aug 2010

Justice Minister David Ford has welcomed the ending of a protest by separated Republican prisoners at Maghaberry Prison.

David Ford MLA outside Antrim County Hall. (photo: Michael Carchrie Campbell)

Ford condemns bomb blast in Derry

Tue 3rd Aug 2010

Justice Minister David Ford has condemned last night's car bomb attack on Strand Road Police Station.

David Ford MLA outside Parliament Buildings, Stormont. Photography: Michael Carchrie Campbell

Consultation launched on proposals for achieving best evidence

Mon 26th Jul 2010

Justice Minister David Ford has today launched a consultation on best practice guidance for practitioners on interviewing children, and vulnerable and intimidated adult victims and witnesses.

David Ford MLA outside Antrim County Hall. (photo: Michael Carchrie Campbell)

Ford holds first meeting with Scottish Justice Secretary

Fri 23rd Jul 2010

Justice Minister David Ford is in Edinburgh today for his first meeting with Scottish Justice Cabinet Secretary Kenny MacAskill.

David Ford MLA outside Antrim County Hall. (photo: Michael Carchrie Campbell)

Ford sets challenging targets for Prison Service

Fri 23rd Jul 2010

The Northern Ireland Prison Service today published its Corporate and Business Plan for 2010-2013 and Key Performance Targets for 2010-2011

David Ford MLA outside Parliament Buildings, Stormont. Photography: Michael Carchrie Campbell

Ford sets out plans to improve services for victims and witnesses

Mon 19th Jul 2010

Justice Minister David Ford has today published innovative plans to significantly improve the level of service to victims and witnesses who come into contact with the justice system.

David Ford MLA outside Antrim County Hall. (photo: Michael Carchrie Campbell)

Ford welcomes independent endorsement of Northern Ireland Youth Conferencing System for young offenders

Thu 15th Jul 2010

Justice Minister David Ford has welcomed a strong independent endorsement of the Youth Conferencing system which operates in Northern Ireland.

David Ford MLA outside Antrim County Hall. (photo: Michael Carchrie Campbell)

Ford launches Summer Splash scheme

Wed 14th Jul 2010

Justice Minister David Ford has today launched a summer scheme aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour.

Portrait-yellow: FORD David (photography: Allan Leonard)

Justice Minister praises professionalism of the police

Tue 13th Jul 2010

Justice Minister David Ford has condemned the violence in Ardoyne and in other parts of Northern Ireland on the Twelfth night.

Portrait-yellow: FORD David (photography: Allan Leonard)

Ford condemns Belfast violence

Mon 12th Jul 2010

Justice Minister, David Ford has condemned last night's trouble in Belfast in which a number of police officers were injured.

David Ford MLA pictured outside the main door of Parliament Buildings. © 2009 Michael Carchrie Campbell

Statement by Justice Minister David Ford

Sun 11th Jul 2010

Justice Minister David Ford has said the explosion in South Armagh was designed to kill.

David Ford MLA outside Parliament Buildings, Stormont. Photography: Michael Carchrie Campbell

Justice Minister appeals for calm over the Twelfth holidays

Fri 9th Jul 2010

Justice Minister David Ford has appealed for calm over the Twelfth holidays

David Ford MLA with the Stormont Estate behind him. (Photo: Michael Carchrie Campbell)

Justice Ministers meet on cross border criminal justice issues

Fri 9th Jul 2010

The first formal meeting of the cross-border criminal justice ministerial group was held in Carlingford today.

David Ford MLA outside Antrim County Hall. (photo: Michael Carchrie Campbell)

Working together to support victims of sexual violence

Mon 5th Jul 2010

Justice Minister David Ford has today outlined proposals to further assist victims of sexual violence.

David Ford MLA outside Parliament Buildings, Stormont. Photography: Michael Carchrie Campbell

Minister launches Learning & Skills Strategy during prison visit

Wed 28th Jul 2010

Justice Minister David Ford today launched a 'Learning and Skills Strategic Plan 2010-13' for the Prison Service, during his first ministerial visit to Magilligan Prison.

David Ford MLA with the Stormont Estate behind him. (Photo: Michael Carchrie Campbell)

Justice Minister visits Ballymena Police Station

Wed 28th Jul 2010

Justice Minister David Ford has today visited Ballymena to discuss local policing issues throughout the 'H' District Command Unit.

David Ford MLA pictured outside the main door of Parliament Buildings. © 2009 Michael Carchrie Campbell

Ford committed to tackling hate crime

Wed 28th Jul 2010

Justice Minister David Ford has said that addressing hate crime will be integral to the new Community Safety Strategy.

David Ford MLA outside Parliament Buildings, Stormont. Photography: Michael Carchrie Campbell

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