Consultation on the Department of Justice (DoJ) Draft Section 75 Equality Action Plan 2025-2030 And Draft Disability Action Plan 2025-2030

Overview

Addressing inequalities within the justice system must be at the heart of reform and a priority across all parts of Government.

Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 (the Act) requires public authorities, in carrying out their functions relating to Northern Ireland, to have due regard to the need to promote equality of opportunity and regard to the desirability of promoting good relations across a range of categories outlined in the Act.

Section 49 of the Disability Discrimination (NI) Order 2006, (as amended by Article 5 of the Disability Discrimination (NI) Order 2006) requires the public authorities to promote positive attitudes towards people with disabilities and to encourage participation of people with disabilities in public life.

This consultation gives you an opportunity to tell us what you think should be included in our Equality Action Plan and Disability Action Plan for the next 5 years.

Your feedback is important in shaping our actions to help us address Section 75 inequalities within the justice system and do more for people with disabilities. 

Why your views matter

Responding to these draft action plans for consultation

The Department invites your views on the content of these draft action plans by asking 6 questions about the draft plans.

Additional, and or paper copies of this document can be obtained, free of charge. The consultation document can also be made available in alternative formats or languages on request or if you have any other enquiries please email your request to: DOJ-Equality@justice-ni.gov.uk (hyperlink) or you can write to us at:

Equality Unit

Department of Justice

Block C

Castle Buildings

Stormont Estate

Belfast

BT4 3SG

Confidentiality of Information

All information will be handled in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). 

The Department of Justice processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and in most circumstances, this means that personal data will not be disclosed to third parties.  Details can be found on the Department’s Privacy Notice doj core privacy notice (hyperlink).

Duration and closing date

The consultation will be open for 12 weeks from Monday 16 March 2026. The closing date is Monday 8 June 2026.