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Consultation on proposed Criminal Justice Joint Inspection programme for 2025–27

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New report from HM Inspectorate of Probation calls for renewed action to support women in the criminal justice system

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’.
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Criminal justice system undermined by ongoing problems with recruitment and retention

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.
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Joint case building by the police and Crown Prosecution Service

Barriers to police and CPS joint working hinders high-quality prosecutions
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Too many victims not receiving quality service from criminal justice system

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.
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Criminal Justice Joint Inspectorates ‘reassured’ by progress of counter terrorism efforts in England and Wales

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.
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CJS pandemic recovery “remains elusive” – new report on impact of COVID-19

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

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.
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Criminal justice system failing people with mental health issues – with not enough progress over the past 12 years

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.
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Fundamental culture shift required for police and prosecutors to work together for victims of rape

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