Bigger, better Probation Service to cut crime

The public will be better protected and crime will be cut the Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland vows today (28 June 2021) as the new, unified Probation Service is launched.

Richard Rowley1 July 2021

A Parole System Fit For Purpose Probation Questionnaire

This questionnaire is aimed at current and former employees of the probation service of England and Wales who have worked, or currently work, with offenders involved in the parole process.

Richard Rowley29 June 2021

End-to-End Rape Review Report on Findings and Actions

This report sets out the government’s action plan for improving the Criminal Justice System’s response to rape in England and Wales.

Richard Rowley18 June 2021

Social capital building supporting the desistance process

Social capital building supporting the desistance process by Dr Katherine Albertson.

Richard Rowley18 June 2021

Cross-party MPs demand reform of UK drug laws

On the 50th Anniversary of the Misuse of Drugs Act, cross-party MPs demand reform of UK drug laws.

Richard Rowley16 June 2021

Learning lessons from Serious Further Offences

Latest blog by Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation Justin Russell.

Richard Rowley14 June 2021

Exploring procedural justice and problem-solving practice in the Youth Court

This Academic Insight offers a brief overview of procedural justice and its role in strengthening public support for the criminal justice system.

Richard Rowley4 June 2021

Pre-sentence report pilots

The MOJ White Paper "Smarter Sentencing" indicated the commitment to piloting different approaches to the preparation of pre-sentence reports aiming to strengthen their impact.

Richard Rowley4 June 2021

Modern Slavery

This report is a valuable look at the police response to the hidden crime of modern slavery, calling for greater awareness and training.

Richard Rowley4 June 2021

Improving mental health in the criminal justice system during the pandemic and beyond

Some key insights from the Criminal Justice Alliance.

Richard Rowley26 May 2021

The government has met less than half of Female Offender Strategy commitments

An analysis of the government’s Female Offender Strategy published by the Prison Reform Trust.

Richard Rowley26 May 2021

Call for evidence - women in prison

This inquiry seeks to understand the progress made in addressing female offending and reducing the number of women in custody.

Richard Rowley26 May 2021

Probation Quarterly Issue 20 published today

We are delighted to publish PQ20 today, with submissions from Kevin Ball (HMIP), David Breakspear (Lived Experience Team, Revolving Doors) and many more.

Richard Rowley24 May 2021