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The Chief Inspector of Probation outlines plans for a dynamic inspection of public protection.
News
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Probation services in the North East region of the Probation Service have received an overall regional rating of ‘Requires improvement’ by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.
Published on October 16, 2025
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Publications
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A new joint thematic inspection from HM Inspectorate of Probation and HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has found the current system for diverting children from the criminal justice system to be fragmented and inconsistent, creating a ‘post-code lottery for outcomes.
Published on October 15, 2025
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Research
HM Inspectorate of Probation is committed to reviewing, developing and promoting the evidence base for high-quality probation and youth justice services.
Our Standards and Ratings
We inspect youth offending and probation services against evidence-based standards, designed to drive improvement, and developed in consultation with service providers. All our standards, guidance and ratings tables are published on our website.