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Update on Probation Delivery
19 March 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Justice
At a Glance
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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