HM Inspectorate of Probation
HMI Probation
Summary
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HM Inspectorate of Probation is established under section 6 of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000 (continuing an earlier inspectorate). The Chief Inspector and members are appointed by the Secretary of State with no fixed statutory term.
The inspectorate inspects the quality and effectiveness of probation services and youth offending teams, publishes inspection reports, and coordinates with other inspectorates under Schedule 1A. It has no individual investigative or discipline authority; evidence access is limited to what probation services voluntarily provide or what the Secretary of State directs be shared.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Restricted |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000
- Citation
- Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000, ss. 6-8, Sch. 1A
- Full text
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Jurisdiction scope
Probation and youth offending services in England and Wales