Written question asked by Lord Ramsbotham (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) on Monday, 30 January 2006.

Crime: Area Criminal Justice Boards

Question: What is the official relationship between area criminal justice boards and regional offender managers.

Answer: The National Offender Management Service recognises the important role the 42 local criminal justice boards perform. Although the regional offender managers do not routinely attend these boards, for the coming year (2006–07) the probation service will continue to be represented on each by the local chief officer of probation, and the Prison Service by a nominated senior manager. Beyond 2006–07, representation will depend on the outcome of proposals currently being considered to restructure the probation and police services.

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