On Probation
Concerns over probation pre-sentence reports
HMI Probation research into pre-sentence information and advice highlights concerns about oral reports.
28th August 2020
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HMI Probation research into pre-sentence information and advice highlights concerns about oral reports.
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“time and resources are frequently being wasted as a consequence of the practice of adjourning the sentencing hearing so that the Probation Service can prepare a presentence report (PSR) for cases that either do not require a PSR or when an oral report would suffice.”
