Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 1
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The Covid-19 pandemic poses an urgent threat to public health and safety.
Conclusion
The Covid-19 pandemic poses an urgent threat to public health and safety. It is an unprecedented situation that has required an immediate response by the National Probation Service, CRCs and all other services providers along with the NHS to save lives. We praise the probation service and wider stakeholders for the vital work they are doing to respond to the pandemic, support their offenders and protect the public.(Paragraph 3) Changes to Probation during Covid-19
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
The Committee recognise that Covid-19 has required an immediate and unprecedented response and praise the probation staff and offenders for adapting to the current situation. The Committee are aware that the NPS and CRCs may differ in their models of delivery, however we are concerned to hear reports that inconsistencies in practice may be hindering staff safety and causing concern to individuals trying to adhere to their sentence. We recommend that the Ministry of Justice and HMPPS set out what guidance has been issued to CRCs, and how they are monitoring the models being delivered in different CRCs.