Petition · Ministry of Justice

Review & Reform the Probation Service, apologise & enshrine Victims Code in law

Closed 3,389 signatures

What the petition asks

We call on the Government to
1. Formally apologise to the families of those killed by individuals under the supervision of the Probation Service.
2. Commission a review into the Probation Service.
3. Enshrine the Victims Code of Practice in law
4. Reform the Probation Service based on the review
We want reform of the Probation Service and justice system so that our communities are safeguarded and victims are placed at the forefront of justice.

Timeline

13 May 2025 Petition opened for signatures
13 Nov 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 3,389
Status Closed
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 13 May 2025
Closed 13 Nov 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 30 Jul 2026.