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Crime27 October 2025Archive brief

Justice minister Naomi Long announces plans for broadcasters to air some sentencing proceedings from Northern Ireland courts in order to "increase transparency" and…

Justice minister Naomi Long announces plans for broadcasters to air some sentencing proceedings from Northern Ireland courts in order to "increase transparency" and "promote confidence" in the justice system.

By Belfast Herald Newsdesk2 min read

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The development formed part of the day's news across Northern Ireland. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to BBC News on 27 October 2025.

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