The PCA unreservedly supports the main thrust of the Justice Committee’s Report calling for a  comprehensive and integrated reform of the criminal justice system with the emphasis on community based services. Click here to view our press release.
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The PCA responds to the Prison Governors’ Association call for the abolition of prison sentences of less than a year. Click here to view press release.

Probation Chiefs working with the Society of Editors to promote public understanding of the probation service. To view press release Click here.

Probation Chiefs' long held view on community sentencing that the availability of and confidence in community sentences are key to reducing re-offending is reinforced by the House of Commons Justice Committee report, July 2008. Click here to view press release.