Source · HMICFRS

Efficiency spotlight report: The impact of recruitment and retention on the criminal justice system

15 February 2024 Spotlight Report Joint with HMCPSI, HMI Probation, HMI Prisons 1 recommendations

Joint inspection by all four CJ inspectorates (HMCPSI, HMICFRS, HMIP, HMI Prisons). Found systemic recruitment/retention issues seriously impacting criminal justice. Quarter of CPS pupil barristers left within 12 months of qualifying.

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National — applies to all forces

Recommendations

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1 Invest more in understanding why staff left and use this information to inform future changes to improve recruitment and retention All CJ agencies