Lie detector tests set to be introduced to monitor sex offenders – The Guardian

Posted July 2nd, 2013 in lie detectors, news, probation, sexual offences by sally

“MPs are expected to clear the way for the introduction of compulsory lie detector tests to monitor convicted sex offenders across England and Wales from next January.”

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The Guardian, 1st July 2013

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Lords block Chris Grayling’s plans to let private companies supervise ex-prisoners – Daily Telegraph

“The Coalition’s plans to let private companies supervise ex-prisoners have been blocked in the House of Lords.”

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Daily Telegraph, 25th June 2013

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Jake Davis: Freed hacker faces strict tech rules – BBC News

Posted June 25th, 2013 in computer crime, electronic monitoring, news, probation, young offenders by sally

“A convicted hacker who was detained in a young offender institution has been released – but will now face strict limitations on his technology use.”

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BBC News, 24th June 2013

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Official: 13,000 more criminals to be jailed every year from Chris Grayling reforms – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 25th, 2013 in bills, detention, news, prisons, probation by sally

“Thousands of criminals who re-offend after serving only a few months in prison will be locked up again under a new Ministry of Justice crackdown, the department’s own estimates show.”

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Daily Telegraph, 24th June 2013

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Privatising probation service will put public at risk, officials tell Grayling – The Guardian

Posted June 25th, 2013 in contracting out, documents, news, probation, rehabilitation by sally

“The justice secretary, Chris Grayling, has been warned by his most senior officials that plans to privatise 70% of the probation service lack support, are being pushed through on an aggressive timetable and potentially endanger public safety, leaked documents show.”

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The Guardian, 24th June 2013

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All prisoners on licence face foreign travel ban – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 31st, 2013 in news, probation, rehabilitation, release on licence by sally

“All prisoners face being banned from travelling abroad for up to 12 months after they are released under new plans to improve rehabilitation.”

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Daily Telegraph, 30th May 2013

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Cross-government reforrms benefit charities and mutuals – Ministry of Justice

Posted May 21st, 2013 in charities, news, probation, rehabilitation by sally

“A comprehensive package of measures to help the voluntary sector and mutuals compete for contracts to cut reoffending was announced today by the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Justice.”

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Ministry of Justice, 21st May 2013

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Probation reform: payment by results can reduce reoffending – The Guardian

Posted May 15th, 2013 in charities, news, probation, public private partnerships, recidivists by sally

“The recent announcement from the justice secretary, opening up probation work to the private and voluntary sectors, may help to rebuild lives.”

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The Guardian, 15th May 2013

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12 months supervision for all prisoners on release – Ministry of Justice

“Radical reforms to the way criminals are rehabilitated will mean every offender leaving prison must serve a minimum of 12 months under supervision in the community, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling announced today [9 May].”

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Ministry of Justice, 9th May 2013

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Ministers accused of dismantling probation service – The Guardian

Posted May 10th, 2013 in bills, news, probation, rehabilitation by sally

“Probation chiefs have accused the justice secretary, Chris Grayling, of dismantling the probation service as he confirmed that the public sector would be barred from bidding for the payment-by-results contracts to provide his radical rehabilitation plan for prisoners leaving jail.”

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The Guardian, 9th May 2013

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Payment-by-results plan for offender supervision comes under fire – BBC News

Posted May 9th, 2013 in crime prevention, news, probation, recidivists, rehabilitation by tracey

“Senior probation officers have attacked plans to offer private companies and
charities payment-by-results for supervising people released from jail.”

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BBC News, 9th May 2013

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All prisoners face a year of supervision upon release – Daily Telegraph

Posted May 9th, 2013 in bills, news, prisons, probation, rehabilitation by tracey

“Low-level criminals who spend a few weeks or months in prison will be supervised
for a year in the community after their release in an attempt to cut ‘shameful
levels’ of reoffending, the Justice Secretary will announce.”

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Daily Telegraph, 9th May 2013

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Probation privatisation plan prompts fears over mentally ill offenders – The Guardian

Posted May 7th, 2013 in mental health, news, probation, release on licence by sally

“Government plans to allow private companies to run parts of the probation service, to be unveiled on Wednesday, have sparked concerns about the future supervision of offenders with serious mental health issues.”

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The Guardian, 5th May 2013

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Probation officers face social media gag as outsourcing row rumbles on – The Guardian

Posted March 21st, 2013 in civil servants, freedom of expression, internet, news, probation by sally

“The justice secretary, Chris Grayling, has issued instructions that probation officers face the risk of disciplinary action if they publicly criticise on Twitter or other social media his plans to outsource 70% of their work with offenders.”

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The Guardian, 21st March 2013

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Released prisoners to be banned from moving around country – The Guardian

Posted February 28th, 2013 in early release, freedom of movement, news, prisons, probation, rehabilitation by sally

“Newly released prisoners will be banned from moving around the country when they leave jail to ensure they complete rehabilitation programmes, Chris Grayling has told MPs.”

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The Guardian, 27th February 2013

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Probation service gets ‘generally good’ report as it faces wholesale outsourcing – The Guardian

Posted February 22nd, 2013 in consultations, contracting out, news, ombudsmen, probation, recidivists, statistics by sally

“The probation service, which faces wholesale outsourcing under government plans, is ‘doing much good work’ with adult offenders but some aspects continue to require improvement, according to the chief inspector of probation.”

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The Guardian, 21st February 2013

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Probation union says privatising service will put public at risk – The Guardian

Posted February 18th, 2013 in competition, contracting out, news, prisons, probation, recidivists by sally

“Probation officers are warning that the public will be at greater risk if the government presses ahead with plans to privatise the supervision of offenders.”

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The Guardian, 17th February 2013

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Transforming Rehabilitation – a revolution in the way we manage offenders – Ministry of Justice

Posted January 10th, 2013 in consultations, news, probation, rehabilitation by sally

“‘Transforming Rehabilitation – a revolution in the way we manage offenders’ describes the Government’s proposals for reforming the delivery of offender services in the community to reduce reoffending rates whilst delivering improved value for money for the tax payer.”

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Ministry of Justice, 9th January 2013

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Probation service ‘revolution’ means wholesale privatisation – The Guardian

Posted January 9th, 2013 in competition, consultations, contracting out, news, probation, recidivists by sally

“The justice secretary, Chris Grayling, is to outline plans for the wholesale outsourcing of the probation service with private companies and voluntary sector organisations to take over the rehabilitation of the majority of offenders by 2015.”

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The Guardian, 9th Januaury 2013

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Mandatory post-release rehab courses for short-sentence prisoners unveiled – The Guardian

Posted November 20th, 2012 in drug abuse, news, prisons, probation, rehabilitation, sentencing by sally

“Prisoners serving less than 12 months will have to agree to undertake a post-release rehabilitation programme as a condition of their release under legislation planned by the justice secretary, Chris Grayling.”

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The Guardian, 20th November 2012

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