Probation still struggling to protect the public
Probation Chief Inspector flags concerns in first public protection inspection.
30th January 2026
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Probation Chief Inspector flags concerns in first public protection inspection.
New report looks at practical ways of supporting veterans in the CJS
Mike Maguire shares findings from the inaugural parole board research conference.
Institute for Government questions impact of reducing jury trials
A Whole Systems Approach to support women combining multi-agency collaboration, women’s centres, diversion pathways, and lived experience expertise.
HMI Probation’s fourth annual report on serious further offences reveals poor communication with victims’ families.
HMI Probation Academic Insight on working with veterans on probation
The newest additions to the Butler Trust’s Knowledge Exchange site for prison, probation and youth justice practitioners.
Winter 2025 HMPPS workforce bulletin shows fewer prison and more probation staff.
Harry Annison on the lessons from repeated probation service reform
Good food and good lives: how food interventions contribute to desistance
Interesting facts and figures from the MoJ annual report and accounts
