Comment

The legacy of paramilitary violence casts a shadow over Northern Ireland

What needs to change in young offender institutions?

The women's prison estate is a 'scar on the nation' and should be closed down

Mike Guilfoyle reflects on the importance of using professional discretion

The government should be more understanding and respectful of expertise

We need a bold and unapologetic agenda to bring about real change for women

Legally-held firearms are used time and again to murder and maim

NGOs should think twice about working to a state agenda

Imprisonment for children should be replaced by restorative justice and education

Politicians should not make inflammatory claims based on dodgy data

The rights of the child should always come first

Building trust takes time, effort, commitment and a shared belief in the process