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Probation: Wales

Asked by Liz Saville RobertsPlaid CymruMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 9 October 2024UIN 6347

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment she has made of the impact of the Early Release Scheme on probation services in Wales since 10 September 2024.

Answered by Sir Nicholas Dakin

Probation teams play a crucial role across Wales. The impact of further changes was carefully considered, and concrete action has been taken to mitigate pressures including the recruitment of additional probation officers.

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