Main Recommendations

New independent prosecution service

New independent prosecution service

Judicial appointments commission for appointing judges to be set up after devolution

End to police role in bringing prosecutions

Crown symbols to be removed from courtrooms, but not court buildings

Judges and barristers to wear gowns but not wigs

Judges' oath of allegiance to Queen Elizabeth II to end

Department of justice to be established if justice powers are devolved to Assembly

NI Executive to appoint Northern Ireland attorney general

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