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Pre-sentence Reports

Commons · Question 46798 · Tabled 22 Apr 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 25 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Liz Saville Roberts

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many (a) standard delivery, (b) fast delivery, and (c) oral pre-sentence reports were produced in (i) Wales and (ii) England in 2024.

Answer

Answered by Sir Nicholas Dakin, 25 Apr 2025

The Probation Service is responsible for producing pre-sentence reports (PSRs) where they have been requested by the Court. The PSR assesses the offender’s behaviour, the risk they pose, and recommend sentencing options tailored to the individual. The rep...