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Ex-Derry police chief appointed Prisoner Ombudsman

written by cassoscoop November 1, 2024
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Former Derry police commander Chief Supt Darrin Jones

Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced the appointment of Darrin Jones as the new Prisoner Ombudsman for Northern Ireland.

The Prisoner Ombudsman is responsible for investigating complaints from prisoners and visitors, as well as deaths in custody in Northern Ireland.

The appointment was made following an open competition and Mr Jones, who previously served as Derry’s police commander at the rank of chief superintendent, will take up office from today, November 1, 2024 for a period of three years.

Ms Long said: “I would like to congratulate Darrin on his appointment as Prisoner Ombudsman.

“The Ombudsman plays a key role in the criminal justice system, ensuring independent and impartial investigation of eligible complaints and deaths in custody, instilling confidence in our prison system, and I wish him every success in this challenging role.

“I would also like to place on record my sincere thanks to Jacqui Durkin, Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland, who was appointed Interim Prisoner Ombudsman while the process for a new appointment for a substantive Prisoner Ombudsman was undertaken.

“With her support, the important work of the Prisoner Ombudsman’s Office continued until an appointment could be made.”

Ex-Derry police chief appointed Prisoner Ombudsman was last modified: November 1st, 2024 by cassoscoop

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