CAJ is an independent human rights organisation with cross community membership in Northern Ireland and beyond. It was established in 1981 and lobbies and campaigns on a broad range of human rights issues. CAJ seeks to secure the highest standards in the administration of justice in Northern Ireland by ensuring that the Government complies with its obligations in international human rights law.

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CAJ produces a wide range of human rights publications. You can buy most of our recent publications via our Amazon store. To purchase others, please visit the Publications page. …
Latest Submissions 
- S375 CAJ’s submission to the consultation on the Report of the Youth Justice Review January 2012
- S374 CAJ’s Submission to the Ministry of Justice ‘Justice and Security’ Green Paper on extending ‘secret justice’ provisions January 2012
- S373 CAJ’s Submission to Access to Justice Review Northern Ireland January 2012



