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Offender Management Bill: The Facts

30.11.06

The National Offender Management Service has issued a leaflet to dispel some of the myths that have sprung up around the Offender Management Bill, which was introduced to Parliament last week.

The leaflet sets out a number of facts about how probation will be managed in the future as a result of the legislation currently going through Parliament.

In particular, it answers a number of questions raised by the probation union Napo. The leaflet reassures staff that probation will continue to be valued as a profession, reinforced by rigorous national standards and training.

Where a new provider is asked to run probation services in a particular area, staff who choose to transfer will have their terms and conditions protected by law. It makes clear there are no plans to move away from collective bargaining.

A full copy of the NOMS leaflet is available here (new window).