Sentencing Act implementation and associated probation changes taking effect from 1st October 2026

Following correspondence from Chief Probation Officer, Kim Thornden-Edwards, the following newsflash sets out details regarding the ongoing implementation of the Sentencing Act and associated changes to probation practice, introduced through the Our Future Probation Service (OFPS) programme.

Join our Small Organisations Network and get bid-ready for statutory funding

Clinks has re-established its Small Organisations Network following the recruitment of two new Reducing Reoffending Third Sector Advisory Group seat holders to represent small organisations, Patsy Joyce and Dion Lee.

Welcome to the August 2026 edition of the Clinks Policy Briefing. Please let us know if you have any thoughts on this newsletter or any of the things it has covered by contacting the Policy team.

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