Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 85878

Ministry of Justice: Conditions of Employment

Tabled: 28 October 2025
Answered: 5 November 2025

Question

Neil O'Brien

ConservativeHarborough, Oadby and Wigston

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many staff (a) did not retain employment in the Department following completion of their probationary period and (b) had their probationary period extended in each of the last 5 years.

Answer

Jake Richards
The Ministry of Justice’s probation policy and guidance advises managers on the steps to take to assess a new employee’s suitability for the post and to provide support to enable them to succeed. It also advises on the steps to take where performance, att...

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