Probation


Prison and probation staffing pressures ease slightly
(18/05/23) Given the latest target headcount of 6,158 there is an overall national shortfall of 1,745 probation officers against the required staffing level, a vacancy rate of 29%.

Concerns over prison resettlement
(12/05/23) The National Audit Office has highlighted that HM Inspectorate of Prisons did not rate any prisons as 'good' for rehabilitation and release planning in 2022-23,.

Convicted terrorists face new rules to prevent radicalisation behind bars
(02/05/23) The new measures will include a ban on convicted terrorists taking leading roles in religious services of all faiths.

Women veterans in prison
(24/04/23) A new report from Salute Her UK and Forward Assists shines a light on the hitherto hidden population of women veterans in contact with the criminal justice system.