Clinks Policy Briefing | August 2026
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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Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 944 | 7 August 2026
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NEWSFLASH | Beacon CRM Data Breach
Beacon CRM Data Breach
Clinks is aware of the data breach affecting customers of Beacon CRM, including a number of voluntary sector organisations working in criminal justice. We recognise that this is a concerning situation and extend our support to all organisations and individuals affected.
HMPPS and the Ministry of Justice are aware of the issue and are working centrally with relevant statutory partners and agencies to understand the scale and implications of the breach.
NEWSFLASH | Government Announces Outcome of Sentencing Act Review
Government Announces Outcome of Sentencing Act Review
Following last week’s pause on the Progression Model element of the Sentencing Act 2026, the Prime Minister has now announced the outcome of the review.
Here is what you need to know:
NEWSFLASH | Share your Input on the Independent Statutory Regulation of Probation Practitioners
Share your Input on the Independent Statutory Regulation of Probation Practitioners
Have you or your organisation had experience working with probation practitioners? Would you like to share your views on how you believe the profession should be regulated?
NEWSFLASH | What Does the Sentencing Act Mean for the Voluntary Sector?
NEWSFLASH | What Does the Sentencing Act Mean for the Voluntary Sector?
You may have seen the recent announcement that the Prime Minister has paused the Progression Model element of the Sentencing Act 2026 pending a review. But the Act contains much more than early release and other elements are still moving forward.
So what does this mean for your organisation?
Clinks Light Lunch | Issue 943 | 31 July 2026
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