Impact of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) on the probation system examined
14 April 2020
The Justice Committee seeks updates on the situation in prisons in England and Wales and the impact of Covid-19 on the probation system.
- Watch Parliament TV: Coronavirus (COVID-19): The impact on prison, probation and court systems
- Inquiry: Coronavirus (COVID-19): The impact on prison, probation and court systems
- Justice Committee
Witnesses
Online live broadcast, Tuesday 14 April 2020
At 2.30pm
Panel 1
- Ian Lawrence, General Secretary, Napo
- Katie Lomas, the National Chair of Napo
Panel 2
- Justin Russell, Chief Inspector of Probation, HM Inspectorate of Probation
Panel 3
- Mark Johnson, CEO, User Voice
- Helen Berresford, Director of External Engagement, Nacro
Panel 4
- Lucy Frazer, Minister of State, Ministry of Justice
- Amy Rees, Director of Probation
Purpose of the session
This session will specifically look into the impact on the probation system; how risk is being managed and how service users are being supported in the community; and how prison leavers are being supported to transition back into the community during this time.
Further information
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