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Inspection type: Thematics – criminal justice joint inspection

Electronic monitoring in practice: Early Report Briefing from HM Inspectorate of Probation and HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services

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An early briefing, setting out key findings from the thematic criminal justice joint inspection: ‘Electronic monitoring in practice: The police response to electronically monitored bail conditions and the use of electronic monitoring on community sentences and post-release licences’.

The effectiveness of diverting children from the criminal justice system: meeting needs, ensuring safety, and preventing reoffending

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Youth out-of-court disposals (OoCDs) are alternatives to formal prosecution for children and are designed to divert them away from the criminal justice system by addressing their behaviour early and offering support to prevent further offending.

Terms of Reference – Joint Inspection of Youth Out-Of-Court Disposals

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HM Inspectorate of Probation and HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) are preparing to conduct a joint thematic inspection of youth out-of-court disposals. The work is commissioned by the Criminal Justice Chief Inspectors’ Group.

Efficiency spotlight report: The impact of recruitment and retention on the criminal justice system

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In this report we focus on recruitment and retention in the agencies that we inspect. We draw on evidence from inspection activity conducted by each of our individual inspectorates, both jointly and singly, of those we inspect: the police, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), the Probation and Youth Offending Services and the Prison Service. We set out the findings from our work, as well as cross cutting themes. We conclude by highlighting signs of progress as well as ongoing risks to the CJS.

Meeting the needs of victims in the criminal justice system

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An inspection of how well the police, the Crown Prosecution Service and the Probation Service support victims of crime.

Counter Terrorism Joint Inspection – National security division and multi-agency arrangements for the management of terrorist offenders in the wake of terrorist attacks

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An inspection by HM Inspectorate of Probation, HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services and HM Inspectorate of Prisons

A joint thematic inspection of the police and Crown Prosecution Service’s response to rape – Phase two: Post-charge

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This is the second and final part of HMICFRS and HMCPSI’s joint inspection of the investigation and prosecution of rape in England and Wales.

A joint thematic inspection of the criminal justice journey for individuals with mental health needs and disorders

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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.

Inspectors labelled the findings “disappointing” and said too little progress had been made since the last review in 2009.