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The Committee recognise that Covid-19 has required an immediate and unprecedented response and praise the...

Recommendation
The Committee recognise that Covid-19 has required an immediate and unprecedented response and praise the probation staff and offenders for adapting to the current situation. The Committee are aware that the NPS and CRCs may differ in their models of delivery, however we are concerned to hear reports that inconsistencies in practice may be hindering staff safety and causing concern to individuals trying to adhere to their sentence. We recommend that the Ministry of Justice and HMPPS set out what guidance has been issued to CRCs, and how they are monitoring the models being delivered in different CRCs.The Committee recognise that Covid-19 has required an immediate and unprecedented response and praise the probation staff and offenders for adapting to the current situation. The Committee are aware that the NPS and CRCs may differ in their models of delivery, however we are concerned to hear reports that inconsistencies in practice may be hindering staff safety and causing concern to individuals trying to adhere to their sentence. We recommend that the Ministry of Justice and HMPPS set out what guidance has been issued to CRCs, and how they are monitoring the models being delivered in different CRCs. (Paragraph 19) Key Issues relating to Covid-19
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 2 October 2020. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age 6.1 yrs
Report published 20 Jul 2020