Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 6347

Probation: Wales

Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 9 October 2024
Named Day

Question

Liz Saville Roberts

Plaid CymruDwyfor Meirionnydd

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.

Answer

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.