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HM Inspectorate of Probation is the independent inspector of youth justice and probation services in England and Wales.
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HM Chief Inspector of Probation, Martin Jones, has commented on the findings of the Public Accounts Committee report on the Probation Service. Read here: hmiprobation.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk/news/the-pub...
Card reads: Efficiency and resilience of the Probation Service This is followed by a quote ascribed to HM Chief Inspector of Probation, Martin Jones “I share the Committee's concern around the huge strain on probation and the critical need for urgent attention, at the most senior level, to ensure it has the staff, resources and focus it needs to protect the public and reduce reoffending.”
February 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Thank you to everyone who contributed to our consultation on our thematic inspection and research programmes for 2026/2027. Please see our response: buff.ly/uW4UuKW
Consultation on our thematic inspection and research programmes for 2026/2027 – HM Inspectorate of Probation
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February 3, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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Inspection announcement: Victoria House Approved Premises in Scunthorpe. On site fieldwork starts this week.
February 2, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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Inspection announcement: dynamic inspection of public protection, Yorkshire & The Humber. Fieldwork begins w/c 23 February 2026.
February 2, 2026 at 11:22 AM
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HM Inspectorate of Probation – Inspecting probation and
 youth justice services.
Inspecting probation and
 youth justice services.
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February 2, 2026 at 10:20 AM