Abstract
The probation service in England and Wales had a hard time during the last parliament. It has been the subject of severe cash limits, there has been pressure on caseloads and there has been a c fall of 4% in the number of probation staff. In 1994, the Home Secretary commenced his strategy aimed at abolishing probation training. He commissioned civil servants to analyse the effectiveness of the current arrangements. The report pointed to the status quo. He then sought expert opinion on his plans for abolition from consumer groups. They voted 493 to 11 against the changes. However he still went ahead. By December 1995 a Statutory Instrument had been laid before both Houses of Parliament abolishing the need for the diploma in Social Work. There is still no replacement. The pain goes on.
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