Menu
18/10/2013
Probation Officers Vote For Strike Action
In a dispute over the governments plans to privatise the probation service in England and Wales, officers have voted in favour of industrial action.
The National Association of Probation Officers reported a 46% turn out for the ballot, with 80% voting in favour of strike action.
Charities and private firms are currently bidding on Probation Service contracts worth some £450m.
It is understood that more than 700 organisations from across the world have expressed interest in the contracts.
Critics however, have said that priviatising the probation service will increase re-offending.
(MH/JP)
The National Association of Probation Officers reported a 46% turn out for the ballot, with 80% voting in favour of strike action.
Charities and private firms are currently bidding on Probation Service contracts worth some £450m.
It is understood that more than 700 organisations from across the world have expressed interest in the contracts.
Critics however, have said that priviatising the probation service will increase re-offending.
(MH/JP)
Related UK National News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
19 September 2013
Bidding Begins For Probation Service Contracts
The Ministry of Justice have begun to accept offers from private companies and charities bidding for probation service contracts worth some £450 million.
Bidding Begins For Probation Service Contracts
The Ministry of Justice have begun to accept offers from private companies and charities bidding for probation service contracts worth some £450 million.
22 January 2004
Plight of homeless ex-servicemen highlighted
A report into the issue of homelessness amongst ex-servicemen has found that "significant progress" has been made.
Plight of homeless ex-servicemen highlighted
A report into the issue of homelessness amongst ex-servicemen has found that "significant progress" has been made.
17 December 2013
Canoe Death Fake Arrested Over Breach Of Licence
A man jailed for faking his own death in an insurance fraud scheme has been arrested for breaching the terms of his releases. 63-year-old John Darwin was jailed for six years in 2008 after he was convicted of faking his own death in a canoe accident. In 2011, after serving half of his sentence, Darwin was released on licence.
Canoe Death Fake Arrested Over Breach Of Licence
A man jailed for faking his own death in an insurance fraud scheme has been arrested for breaching the terms of his releases. 63-year-old John Darwin was jailed for six years in 2008 after he was convicted of faking his own death in a canoe accident. In 2011, after serving half of his sentence, Darwin was released on licence.
20 September 2010
Cuts Will Drive Up Crime, Union Warns
A probation union has warned that should the Government go ahead with "draconian" public spending cuts, crime rates will rise. The union Napo has said cuts up to 25% will mean many areas reducing services for sex offenders and those involved in domestic violence. These cuts could help increase reoffending rates.
Cuts Will Drive Up Crime, Union Warns
A probation union has warned that should the Government go ahead with "draconian" public spending cuts, crime rates will rise. The union Napo has said cuts up to 25% will mean many areas reducing services for sex offenders and those involved in domestic violence. These cuts could help increase reoffending rates.
08 September 2006
Report criticises prisoner checks
Four out of ten offenders are released without proper checks being conducted to assess whether they pose a risk to the public, a report has claimed.
Report criticises prisoner checks
Four out of ten offenders are released without proper checks being conducted to assess whether they pose a risk to the public, a report has claimed.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
