Member

The point is that if probation were finally devolved, the data could inform our services and practices in the specific context of Wales, addressing the structural issues that we see and experience, and integrated with those areas crucial to rehabilitation that have already been devolved for over a quarter of a century—namely health, housing and social policy. That is what people on the frontline actually want. Probation officers are crying out for reorganisation and for a Welsh probation system uncoupled from the Prison Service, and informed by and responsive to our communities. That is what they know will work for them on the frontline, not for executives at the Ministry of Justice or at private companies. This will work best for communities in Wales.