1. X
  2. Public Prosecution Service
Log inSign up
Public Prosecution Service
1,037 posts
Image
user avatar
Public Prosecution Service
@thePPSNI
The official account of the Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland. Account managed M-F 9am-5pm only.
Northern Ireland
linktr.ee/ppsni
Joined February 2019
474
Following
1,586
Followers
RepliesRepliesMediaMedia

New to X?

Sign up now to get your own personalized timeline!

Create account

By signing up, you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, including Cookie Use.

Terms·Privacy·Cookies·Accessibility·Ads Info·© 2026 X Corp.
Don't miss what's happening
People on X are the first to know.
Log inSign up
  • Pinned
    user avatar
    Public Prosecution Service
    @thePPSNI
    May 26
    Media Advisory Notice - R v Jeffrey and Eleanor Donaldson Statement from the Attorney General for Northern Ireland on the need for caution around social media posting and commentary on active criminal proceedings. “I would remind members of the public that they can be found in
    Image
    2.4K
  • user avatar
    Public Prosecution Service
    @thePPSNI
    Jul 8
    PPS statement regarding Walter Thomas Christopher Manley & McKinstry Biomass Ltd being sentenced at Newry Crown Court today, following the death of Ian McCollum in January 2022. ppsni.gov.uk/news/man-and-b…
    user avatar
    BBC News NI
    @BBCNewsNI
    Jul 8
    A man who killed a work colleague by twice driving over him in a telehandler at a biomass facility has been handed a sentence of three years and four months. bbc.in/4p5yAsA
    386
  • user avatar
    Public Prosecution Service
    @thePPSNI
    Jul 7
    💼We are recruiting for the role of Senior Public Prosecutor. The PPS offers a diverse & dynamic career where experience & knowledge as a legal professional is recognised & makes a valuable contribution to the delivery of criminal justice. Visit irecruit-ext.hrconnect.nigov.net/jobs/vacancies… for more
    Image
    323
  • Public Prosecution Service reposted
    user avatar
    Police Service NI
    @PoliceServiceNI
    Jun 24
    Adult Restorative Justice is being rolled out across policing districts in Northern Ireland. Supporting victims, encouraging accountability and helping to repair harm, restorative approaches can deliver positive outcomes for individuals and communities. @Justice_NI @thePPSNI
    Image
    00:00
    10K
  • user avatar
    Public Prosecution Service
    @thePPSNI
    Jun 24
    Today we have launched a public consultation to seek views on our equality and disability action plans for 2026-2029. The action plans can be viewed on the PPS website and we welcome comments from any interested individuals or groups regarding the scope and content of these
    Image
    497
  • user avatar
    Public Prosecution Service
    @thePPSNI
    Jun 23
    Information for victims and witnesses following the end of the defence barrister strike. ppsni.gov.uk/news/update-vi…
    Image
    464
  • user avatar
    Public Prosecution Service
    @thePPSNI
    Jun 23
    The PPS Serious Crime Unit recently played a key role in delivering a groundbreaking mock rape trial for Ulster University’s Law Faculty and The Rowan Sexual Assault Referral Centre. This event took place on Saturday 16 May and was delivered with @PoliceServiceNI, @BelfastTrust,
    Image
    Image
    Image
    Image
    689
  • user avatar
    Public Prosecution Service
    @thePPSNI
    Jun 3
    Catherine Kierans, the Head of the PPS Serious Crime Unit, who prosecuted the case, said: “Natalie McNally was a much-loved young woman whose life was full of promise. Stephen McCullagh, the father of her unborn baby, violently and senselessly took her life. Today marks the
    Image
    00:00
    1.3K
  • user avatar
    Public Prosecution Service
    @thePPSNI
    Jun 3
    PPS statement on sentencing of Stephen McCullagh to life imprisonment for the murder of Natalie McNally, who was 15 weeks pregnant. ppsni.gov.uk/news/stephen-m…
    Image
    366
  • user avatar
    Public Prosecution Service
    @thePPSNI
    Jun 2
    The PPS took part in the latest recording of @CJININews podcast CJI Unpacked to discuss the findings of the Third Review of the Domestic Abuse legislation. Listen by visiting CJINI’s podcast website podbean.com/media/share/pb…
    user avatar
    Criminal Justice Inspection NI
    @CJININews
    Jun 2
    🎙️New episode of CJI Unpacked. In this episode, we explore the findings of the Third Review of the Domestic Abuse legislation with a Presiding District Judge, @PoliceServiceNI, @Justice_NI, and @thePPSNI. Listen at: podbean.com/ew/pb-mgr9t-1a…
    Image
    00:00
    539
  • user avatar
    Public Prosecution Service
    @thePPSNI
    May 29
    PPS statement following the sentencing of four people in connection with the murder of Steven Peck in Ballymoney in January 2021. ppsni.gov.uk/news/four-peop…
    Image
    Image
    02:22
    user avatar
    Belfast Telegraph
    @BelTel
    May 29
    Three men and a woman have been sentenced after the murder of Steven Peck. Read more: tinyurl.com/5n8pw3xx
    255
  • user avatar
    Public Prosecution Service
    @thePPSNI
    May 11
    We have published our Annual Business Plan for 2026–27, setting out our key priorities and strategic focus for the year ahead. 🔗You can read more about the Plan on our website. ppsni.gov.uk/news/public-pr…
    Image
    209
  • user avatar
    Public Prosecution Service
    @thePPSNI
    Apr 28
    PPS statement on former teacher being sentenced to two years imprisonment and 10 years on the Sex Offenders Register for non-recent sexual offences involving school students. ppsni.gov.uk/news/former-te…
    Image
    user avatar
    BBC News NI
    @BBCNewsNI
    Apr 28
    Former teacher jailed for indecently assaulting four girls. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… (This is a correction of an earlier tweet which we have now deleted.)
    353
  • Public Prosecution Service reposted
    user avatar
    Justice NI
    @Justice_NI
    Apr 16
    Victims & witnesses can get advice, support, practical information & learn about rights & services from the Victim Charter & the Witness Charter. Know your rights! Find out more: nidirect.gov.uk/charters @nidirect @PoliceServiceNI @thePPSNI @JudiciaryNI @CVOCNI @VictimSupportNI
    Image
    00:00
    538
Advertisement
Advertisement