Northern Ireland’s Department of Justice is extending Restorative Justice beyond youth cases to include adults for the first time — a major step in how we approach accountability and rehabilitation in the justice system.
Eoghan McKenna, Co-Founder and Director of McKenna Maye Legal, recently chaired a Law Society NI event designed to brief solicitors on the new framework and accreditation process:
“I was pleased to chair a recent Law Society NI event to increase awareness of the project with solicitors. We are grateful to the DOJ representatives and Presiding District Judge Keown who all contributed so helpfully at the event.”
Eoghan also highlighted the need to uphold key legal safeguards as the initiative progresses:
“We urged the DOJ to respect presumption of innocence and burden of proof principles as core foundations of the project. They must also ensure proper remuneration for solicitors assisting clients to ensure access to justice is protected.”
At McKenna Maye Legal, we welcome innovation that strengthens fairness and rehabilitation — provided it never loses sight of the principles that define our justice system.
If you are under investigation or facing the risk of prosecution, McKenna Maye Legal responds fast — with calm, focused advice and a clear plan. Our goal is simple: to give you the strongest possible defence, from the very start.
