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Watchdogs warn of worrying levels of inexperience within criminal justice system

Source: PA Archive

Victims are being failed by the criminal justice system because of widespread problems with hiring and keeping experienced staff and officers, a group of watchdogs has warned.

Inspectors who scrutinise the work of prosecutors, police forces, prisons and probation services have called for answers on why people are leaving their roles.

The joint report found the four corners of the criminal justice system all had positive examples of recruitment plans which have helped to increase the number of new staff

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