Excessive probation workloads put public at risk in England and Wales, union warns (opens original article in a new tab)

A union warns that excessive workloads on probation officers in England and Wales put the public at risk, with threats of industrial action if support and pay are not improved.

• Probation officers in England and Wales face excessive workloads, risking public safety.
• Union warns of potential industrial action over staff shortages and workload management issues.
• Government plans to expand tagging of ex-offenders may worsen existing challenges.