Probation: Wales
Commons · Question 6347 · Tabled 4 Oct 2024 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 9 Oct 2024
Question
Asked by Liz Saville Roberts
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment she has made of the impact of the Early Release Scheme on probation services in Wales since 10 September 2024.
Answer
Answered by Sir Nicholas Dakin, 9 Oct 2024
Probation teams play a crucial role across Wales. The impact of further changes was carefully considered, and concrete action has been taken to mitigate pressures including the recruitment of additional probation officers.