Statutory consultation on our inspection framework and programmes

We have used your feedback to inform the content of this proposed work programme for 2021–2022. We would now very much welcome your comments on these priorities.

Read our statutory consultation for 2021–2022.

Caseloads, workloads and staffing levels in probation services

Our new Research & Analysis Bulletin explores how probation caseloads/workloads have been managed in recent years and how they could be managed in the future.

Race equality in probation

HM Inspectorate of Probation has today published a thematic inspection of race equality in probation.

The report outlines the experiences of black, Asian and minority ethnic service users and staff and provides recommendations for achieving greater race equality in the probation service.

An inspection of youth offending services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly

Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Youth Offending Service has been rated 'Good'. Read the full inspection report.

An inspection of youth offending services in Kensington and Chelsea

Kensington and Chelsea Youth Offending Service has been rated 'Good.' Read the full inspection report.

Chief Inspector’s blog

Chief Inspector of Probation Justin Russell discusses the Inspectorate's impact, exploring court backlogs and new funding for criminal justice.

Impact of the pandemic on the criminal justice system

The Criminal Justice Joint Inspectorate today (19 January) published a report that explores how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the work of the police, prosecutors, prisons, probation and youth offending teams. The report sets out findings from each of the inspectorates’ individual reports and identifies cross-cutting themes. The joint report highlights the successes, challenges and problems that the system has faced and still faces – finding that Crown Court delays pose the greatest risk to criminal justice.

Covid-19 update (25 January 2021)

The Inspectorate suspended face-to-face inspection activity in March 2020. Further to the Government’s latest announcement, we will continue to inspect probation and youth offending services remotely using video and tele-conferencing technology.

Read the full statement