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Items listed here do not necessarily represent formal positions of the Probation Institute, these are set out separately in our Position Papers, but reflect developments and discussions shaping the field.

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European Probation Rules

The European Probation Rules were published by HMIP “Academic Insights” in March 2019.

Richard Rowley4 February 2020

Harry Fletcher

We were deeply sorry to learn that Harry Fletcher died on 8th January. He was a long standing champion of Probation and will be missed by many.

Richard Rowley21 January 2020

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