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The aims of the consultation paper on Probation Services

District councils are best placed to to support the local delivery of probation services, according to Steve Atkinson.

By Steve Atkinson | 27 June 2012

In recent days the District Councils' Network has commented on the Ministry of Justice consultation paper Punishment and Reform – Effective Probation Services.

At first glance, you might wonder what relevance this has for district councils, but look further and I hope you will reach a different conclusion.

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