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24/10/2012
Chair Of The Probation Board For NI Appointed
Vilma Patterson has been appointed as Chair of the Probation Board for Northern Ireland.
Mrs Patterson has been appointed following an open competition regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments Northern Ireland. She will take up office on 1 December 2012, succeeding Ronnie Spence.
Justice Minister David Ford said: "The Probation Board for Northern Ireland plays a key role in reducing crime and preventing re-offending through the effective supervision of offenders. The Board has been skilfully led by Ronnie Spence over the last number of years and I now welcome the appointment of Vilma Patterson who will be taking over this challenging role.
"The reforms I have initiated in reducing offending and reforming the justice system have Probation at their heart. I look forward to working with Vilma and Board members to advance that agenda in the coming months."
(CD)
Mrs Patterson has been appointed following an open competition regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments Northern Ireland. She will take up office on 1 December 2012, succeeding Ronnie Spence.
Justice Minister David Ford said: "The Probation Board for Northern Ireland plays a key role in reducing crime and preventing re-offending through the effective supervision of offenders. The Board has been skilfully led by Ronnie Spence over the last number of years and I now welcome the appointment of Vilma Patterson who will be taking over this challenging role.
"The reforms I have initiated in reducing offending and reforming the justice system have Probation at their heart. I look forward to working with Vilma and Board members to advance that agenda in the coming months."
(CD)
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