Leaked report shows 10,000 gap in probation staff

Leaked report reveals 10,000 shortfall in probation staff needed for sentence management, raising concerns about public safety and workload. In response, the Ministry of Justice mentions inheriting a pressurized system but recruited 1,000 trainee officers last year. Shortage of probation staff highlights issues with monitoring offenders post-release and managing workloads. Plans to recruit more probation officers and invest in technology to alleviate staff burden and enhance service quality are underway.