First woman to head NI justice inspectorate

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First woman to head NI justice inspectorate

Northern Ireland's justice watchdog will be led by a woman for the first time in its history.

Date - 21st October 2019
By - Chris Smith

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Career civil servant Jacqui Durkin will start as the Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice for Northern Ireland from next month. She has oversight of nine police and justice organisations including PSNI, Public Prosecution Service for Northern...

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