PROBATION work in Suffolk has today been praised after a government inspection.

PROBATION work in Suffolk has today been praised after a government inspection.

HM Inspectorate of Probation has published a report following an inspection of Suffolk Probation Area.

Inspector's praise focussed on its strong visible leadership, high quality services to courts, and strengths in services to offenders and the public.

Suffolk Probation Area has prepared an action plan to address recommendations, which include making technical improvements in recording risk of harm assessments.