Year: 2026
Probation case inspection: Case assessing rules and guidance (CARaG)
Version 1.0 October 2026
Electronic monitoring in practice: Early Report Briefing from HM Inspectorate of Probation and HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services
An early briefing, setting out key findings from the thematic criminal justice joint inspection: 'Electronic monitoring in practice: The police response to electronically monitored bail conditions and the use of electronic monitoring on community sentences and post-release licences'.
An inspection of youth justice work with children and victims in Sandwell
Sandwell Youth Justice Service (YJS) has received an overall rating of ‘Good’ following an inspection of work with children and victims by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.
HM Inspectorate of Probation Digital Transformation Strategy 2026-2028
HM Inspectorate of Probation has developed a Digital Transformation Strategy to be become a fully digital enabled service by 2030. The strategy sets out how we will use digital, data and Generative Artificial Intelligence to strengthen our inspection work, make better use of evidence and insight, and keep pace with a probation and youth justice system increasingly shaped by digital tools and data.
The strategy is rooted in our core purpose: independent inspection, research, effective practice guidance, Serious Further Offence reviews and annual reporting. It focuses on three areas: supporting colleagues through change, improving the systems and processes that underpin inspection and corporate delivery, and strengthening our inspection insight and digital scrutiny.
For HM Inspectorate of Probation, digital transformation is not about technology for its own sake. It is about reducing avoidable burden, improving the quality and consistency of inspection, extending the reach of our findings, and building our ability to form credible judgements about digital practice in the sector. Professional judgement, inspection independence and human accountability will remain central.
An inspection of youth justice work with children and victims in Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire Youth Justice Support Team (YJST) has received an overall rating of ‘Good’ following an inspection of work with children and victims by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.
An inspection of Merseybank Approved Premises
Merseybank Approved Premises (AP) in Liverpool has received an overall rating of ‘Good’ following an inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation.