Strengthening alternatives to custody in the community
The Independent Sentencing Review sets out plans for stronger community sentences as alternatives to custody.
27th May 2025
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The Independent Sentencing Review sets out plans for stronger community sentences as alternatives to custody.
The Independent Sentencing Review calls on government to revisit the statutory purpose of sentencing.
David Gauke’s Sentencing Review sets the policy direction for criminal justice for the Labour Government. But what’s in it?
Laura Pope researches the views and experiences of probation staff working in prison.
MoJ process evaluation of the Rehabilitation Activity Requirement (RAR) finds inconsistency & lack of understanding but some positive benefits.
Lord Timpson announces action to support 1 in 8 staff who reported being bullied, harassed or discriminated against last year.
Kevin Wong summarises research on a new model for probation management.
Inspectors find major shortfalls in national arrangements for the probation service
Jake Phillips & colleagues’ new report on Using the lens of hope to reimagine probation practice.
Chief Executive of the Parole Board Cecilia French shares the latest developments in the parole system.
Process evaluation of the pilot Victim Notification Scheme for victims of stalking, harassment & coercive behaviour.
Dr Victoria Knight’s guest post on her new Academic Insight for HM Inspectorate of Probation on Bridging the Digital Divide.
