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