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Recommendation 45
45
Paragraph: 256
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The number of PSRs prepared by the Probation Service, and the quality of these PSRs,...
Conclusion
The number of PSRs prepared by the Probation Service, and the quality of these PSRs, have been declining dramatically in recent years. This is the outcome of an effort to save court time but comes at the expense of the quality of sentencing. It also means that offenders are unable to give consent in an informed and systematic way to treatment requirements for which consent is necessary.
Paragraph Reference:
256
Government Response
Position Not Stated
HM Government · verbatim extract
Position Not Stated
162. We recognise the importance of PSRs as part of the sentencing process, including understanding whether an offender will engage with treatment requirements, and are working to improve the quantity and quality of advice. Our response to JHAC46 outlines some of the steps we are taking to increase the quantity and quality of PSRs being prepared whilst avoiding wasting court time. J
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