Commenting on the report Transforming Rehabilitation published today (Friday) by the Justice Select Committee, UNISON national officer for probation Ben Priestley said: “This shows the government’s probation reforms have failed and must be replaced. “Her Majesty’s Prisons and Probation Service has shown itself to be totally unfit to be in charge. It’s not only failing […]
Members working for the National Probation Service are being urged to make sure that they don’t lose their UNISON membership due to payment changes
"UNISON is committed to continue fighting these unnecessary changes and will be examining the legal implications of privatising the service and seeking support from […]
The Ministry of Justice sets out its plans to radically reform the way in which probation services are delivered in England and Wales with the privatisation of 70% of probation work in 21 new contract areas
Unions in England and Wales demand talks with the National Probation Service after it fails to get sign-off from the Treasury
Recognising the important role played by national collective bargaining for police staff in England and Wales, for Police Scotland and for CAFCASS – the Children and […]
NAO report shows failures of privatised probation contracts
With this dangerous experiment, ministers are gambling with public safety
The National Probation Service has proposed extending the use of private providers in approved premises
Uncertain future for Wales Community Rehabilitation Centre staff after plans announced to cut finances by 40%
Probation workers are taking action short of strike between now and 2 October
UNISON is deeply concerned about the introduction of a risky "payment by results" model, which does not take into account the demands of more difficult cases. The union is calling on […]
The ‘Primary Justice’ model will provide the basis of the union’s response to the forthcoming consultation on the Justice […]
The union was giving evidence to Westminster’s justice select committee’s inquiry into the future of the service
UNISON had called for transfer to be delayed until February while negotiations on terms and conditions continue
