National Probation Service

Chris Grayling's 'Flawed' Privatisation Of Probation Services Has Been Scrapped

National Probation Service will take over management of low and medium-risk cases.
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Chris Grayling At Centre Of Two Political Embarrassments On The Same Day

The transport secretary is under-fire for Brexit contracts and the part-privatisation of probation services.
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The Number Of Offenders Sent Back To Prison Has 'Skyrocketed', Says Watchdog

The findings are part of highly critical report on the part-privatisation of probation services.
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Sex Offenders Are Being Put Up In Budget Hotels – Report

Shortage in probation hostels means public are exposed to "unnecessary risk", the prisons watchdog said.
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Victims Of John Worboys Had Names Misspelt And Parole Letters Lacked Clarity, Review Finds

One woman found out about the news in the media after an email was automatically forwarded to her 'junk' folder.
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Demand For Urgent Review As Suicide Among Recently-Released Prisoners Rockets By 21%

Epidemic of drugs and violence gripping UK jails thought to be damaging inmates' mental health.
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Probation Service Reform Labelled 'Monumental Failure' After Shocking Documentary

Offenders missed 15,000 appointments with one private firm.
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Prisons In Chaos After 'Perverse' Government Reform And 'Toxic Mix' Of Pressures

Governors facing 'unacceptable stress and anxiety' on a daily basis.
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