Deputy prime minister should ‘use his influence to end this delay’, says UNISON
probation
The probation system’s been stripped of leadership and starved of investment
Staff will need a significant share of new investment
Ruling highlights flaws in how regulations have been applied
Sentencing review recognises importance of probation service
Toxic conditions in the service are a legacy of Grayling reforms and underfunding
Prison system is failing prisoners and communities

HMPPS re-opens award, with unions voting to accept new and improved offer

UNISON national officer for police and justice Ben Priestley on how catastrophic cuts and mismanagement have impacted the justice system

The centralisation of probation has proven to be disastrous, argues UNISON national officer for police and justice Ben Priestley
