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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Update on Probation Delivery

19 March 2026 · Ministry of Justice

Proposed by Jake Richards Lab Rother Valley

Justice & Courts

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Government is investing up to 700 million into probation services until 2028/29.
  • New measures include expanded use of electronic monitoring and enhanced safety for staff.
  • A consultation will be published on external regulation for the Probation Service.

Issue summary

The statement addresses reforms to improve the UK's Probation Service by increasing funding, expanding electronic monitoring, and enhancing supervision for high-risk offenders.

Action requested

The Government is investing up to £700 million into probation services until 2028/29 and introducing new measures such as expanded use of electronic monitoring, enhanced safety for staff, and improved offender supervision through rebalancing resources. A consultation will also be published on external regulation for the Probation Service.

Key facts

  • The Government is investing up to £700 million into probation services by 2028/29.
  • Up to 1,300 additional trainee probation officers are committed to being onboarded in 2026/27.
  • A presumption will be introduced that all offenders released from prison will be electronically monitored unless deemed unsuitable.
  • The Government is piloting proximity monitoring technology within this Parliament.
  • The DAPOL Pilot will roll out nationally across England and Wales, extending to all twelve probation regions.
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