Recurance · prevention of future deaths reports
Pre-inquest brief
Insufficient probation officer staffing creates safety risks
The earlier warning
Alex Malcolm · 15 Oct 2019 · Andrew Harris, London Inner (South)
“Asenior NPS divisional head said that there were still difficulties in recruitment and retention of probation officers, one factor in which was low pay.”
judiciary.uk/prevention-of-future-death-reports/alex-malcolm
What was promised
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What recurred
- 29 May 2024 · Elizabeth McCann · Alison Mutch · Closely related · confidence 0.85 (high)
The clearest link, quoted from both reports:
Earlier · Alex Malcolm · 15 Oct 2019
“Asenior NPS divisional head said that there were still difficulties in recruitment and retention of probation officers, one factor in which was low pay.”
Later · Elizabeth McCann · 29 May 2024
“The inquest heard evidence that the probation staff were carrying significant caseloads. This was due to challenges in recruiting sufficient staff.”
What happened next
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