Press releases

Almost two decades on from the Corston Report, which called for a radical change to the way we treat women in the criminal justice system, HM Inspectorate of Probation has published a criminal justice joint inspection with HM Inspectorate of Prisons: ‘The quality of work undertaken with women’.

Systemic issues with recruitment and retention across the criminal justice system are seriously impacting criminal justice agencies’ ability to deliver a high-quality service to victims of crime, says a report issued by the Criminal Justice Joint Inspectorate.

Barriers to police and CPS joint working hinders high-quality prosecutions

The criminal justice system is not providing the highest quality service to many victims and does not always invest the time and attention needed in cases, a new report has found.

His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Probation has led an inspection, alongside HM Inspectorate of Constabulary, Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), and HM Inspectorate of Prisons – looking at the work of the Probation Service’s National Security Division (NSD) and multi-agency arrangements for the management of terrorist offenders in the wake of terrorist attacks.

The criminal justice system remains a long way from recovering from the effects of the pandemic and continues to operate at unacceptable levels.

The criminal justice system is failing victims of rape, and widespread reform is needed to build trust and secure justice, a new report has found.

A major inspection has found poor support for people with mental health issues as they progress through the criminal justice system in England and Wales.

The police and Crown Prosecution Service need to fundamentally change their approach to working together on rape cases, a new report has found.

Neurodiversity in the criminal justice system – more effective support needed, say inspectorates.