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<title>“Napo stage early morning welcome for party privateers”</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 14:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ North Yorkshire Napo was joined by a sizable number of FCS members at a demonstration outside the Hilton hotel in... ]]></description>
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<title>New General Secretary blog post</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/272</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A new blog post from Acting General Secretary, Ian Lawrence, is now available to view online&#160; https://www.napo.org.uk/about/napolog.cfm ]]></description>
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<title>PRESS RELEASE -- G4S and Serco unfit for purpose </title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/271</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 13:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to the statement by Justice Secretary, Chris Grayling, today that the government is to investigate private companies G4S and... ]]></description>
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<title>No to Privatisation! London Napo members and the Chivalry Road team greet the Privateers</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/270</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 May 2013 10:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Ian Lawrence Reports London Napo Branch organised a welcome party for the Private Sector bidders attending a &#8216;Probation Marketing Opportunity&#8217;... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo protest as MoJ woos private sector bidders for Probation work</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/269</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 12:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ On 9 May, Justice Secretary, Chris Grayling announced plans to outsource 70% of the Probation Service&#8217;s work to the private... ]]></description>
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<title>Joint trade union letter to Employers’ side NNC/SCCOG</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/268</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 14:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Click below to view the letter to the Employers Side of the NNC/SCCOG from the three Probation Trade Unions asking... ]]></description>
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<title>Transforming Rehabilitation - Victim Liaison Units</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/267</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2013 12:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Contrary to our earlier understanding we are pleased to see that under the Transforming Rehabilitation consultative response issued by Ministers... ]]></description>
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<title>Transforming Rehabilitation - still a disaster waiting to happen</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/266</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 18:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ As you will be aware, the Justice Secretary announced today its long awaited response to the Transforming Rehabilitation Consultation Document... ]]></description>
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<title>Grayling announcement - Claims rebutted -- PRESS RELEASE</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/265</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 10:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Chris Grayling, Secretary of State for Justice, has claimed that probation staff are opposing the supervision of offenders who have... ]]></description>
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<title>*** BREAKING NEWS *** PRESS RELEASE *** END OF PROBATION</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/264</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2013 09:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Justice Minister, Chris Grayling, will today announce that the 106 year old Probation Service in England and Wales will come... ]]></description>
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<title>WIN Conference 2013</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/263</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 17:38:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ WiN Conference 2013 will be held on Friday 7th June in Cardiff. For further info and to register&#160;please contact Shireena... ]]></description>
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<title>Speakers / Workshops confirmed Managers' Conference</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/262</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 14:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Tuesday 4th JunePriory RoomsBirmingham Introduction: Tom Rendon, Napo co-Chair Morning Debate: "Leading through turmoil. How do we hold our nerve... ]]></description>
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<title>PSO CONFERENCE - 21st JUNE 2013</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/261</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ On Friday 21st June 2013 in London. Please register now for this important event by contacting Cynthia Griffith on cgriffith@napo.org.uk.&#160;&#160;&#160;... ]]></description>
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<title>General Secretary Blog now updated.</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/260</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ With more news on Mutuals and Privatisation plans. ]]></description>
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<title>Napo Managers' Conference</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/259</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ On Tuesday 4th June in Birmingham. Register now for this important event which has an action packed agenda and top... ]]></description>
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<title>Criminal Justice System in Meltdown</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/258</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ On Wednesday 5th June at House of Commons. Full details to be published next week of a major campaigning event... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo Managers' Conference - Tuesday 4th June - Priory Rooms Birmingham</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/257</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ 'Leading through Turmoil&#8217;Promoting professional practice and inspiring individuals during a time of change Napo Managers&#8217; ConferenceTuesday 4th June 2013The Priory... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo Campaign Blog now updated</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/256</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Latest details of Napo&#8217;s campaigning activity against the plans to sell off the Probation... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo’s response to Family Justice Board consultation </title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/254</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Please click on the link below for Napo's response to the Family Justice Board consultation - key elements of good... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo's response to Transforming Rehabilitation Consultation</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/253</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Please find below&#160;link to&#160;national Napo&#8217;s response to the Government announcement made on 9th January which was submitted yesterday. Napo remains... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo Managers' Conference -- Tuesday 4th June 2013, The Priory Rooms in Birmingham</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/252</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Plans are being finalised for the 2013 Napo Managers Conference which is open to our members within the Probation service... ]]></description>
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<title>POA Rally against prison closures and further privatisation</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/251</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The POA held a well attended rally at Parliament today against prison closures and further privatisation in the sector. Ian... ]]></description>
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<title>Allegations against Napo and its former employee Mr Jonathan Ledger </title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/250</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Dear Colleague, We refer to the various tweets, postings and blogs on the BARAC website from Mr Lee Jasper. There... ]]></description>
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<title>New GS Blog</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/249</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Acting General Secretary Ian Lawrence has posted his first Blog entry today ]]></description>
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<title>Campaign running hot!</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/248</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 16:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ See the latest Campaign Blog update http://www.napo.org.uk/about/campaign_blog.cfm&#160; This sets out the huge amount of activity that has gone on recently... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo's General Secretary</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/247</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Following the end of a difficult employment tribunal, Jonathan Ledger has decided not to re-apply for his job as Napo&#8217;s... ]]></description>
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<title>TUC Equalities Conferences - Napo delegation - further nominations invited.</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/246</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Circulars with information and nomination forms have been sent to branches/section executive/staff associations. The Black Workers' Conference takes place from... ]]></description>
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<title>Show solidarity with our sister union POA at their Demonstration and Rally against Prisons Privatisation and Closures on Wednesday 13th February at Westminster, London</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/245</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/245</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Prisons Officers Association (POA) has organised a demonstration against the Coalition Government&#8217;s plans against further privatisation in the sector... ]]></description>
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<title>Joint union campaigning material</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/244</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Click below for joint union&#160;campaigning material Joint Union Leaflet This leaflet can be tailored by local union activists to suit... ]]></description>
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<title>Tell Government not to privatise the Probation Service - Sign the E - petition NOW!</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/243</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/243</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 15:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Napo members (and your family and friends) can add to the massive groundswell of public opinion that is building up... ]]></description>
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<title>Welcome to the Politicians!</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/242</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/242</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2013 12:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Napo has just learned that Secretary of State Chris Grayling, Prisons and Rehabilitation Minister Jeremy Wright and the Director General... ]]></description>
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<title>Message From Heather Munro, Chief Executive - London Probation Trust</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/241</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/241</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Following the Justice Secretary's Proposals outlined last week to radically overhal the Probation Service in England and Wales, a number... ]]></description>
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<title>More news posted on the Campaign Blog</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/238</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 08:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ This weeks latest postings cover the importance of maintaining pressure on MP&#8217;s via Napo&#8217;s letter writing initiative, especially in the... ]]></description>
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<title>Probation Under Threat - Campaign latest</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/237</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/237</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Download&#160;the latest Probation Under Threat Campaigning Bulletin 5 here: Probation Under Threat Campaign Bulletin 5 ]]></description>
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<title>GFTU Youth Conference and The Banner Theatre</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/236</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/236</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ GFTU National Youth Conference, 8 -10 March 2013, Staffordshire.As part of Napo: The Next Generation (TNG) initiative we are promoting... ]]></description>
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<title>A Message from Tom Rendon, National Co-chair</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/235</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/235</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Tom Rendon, National Co-chair has posted a new message in the General Secretary's blog - click here to view it.... ]]></description>
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<title>Fighting the Great Probation Sell Off</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/234</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/234</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Today sees the launch of a New Campaign Blog on the Napo Website.This is designed to assist members to keep... ]]></description>
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<title>MOJ statement on the future of Probation</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/233</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/233</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jan 2013 13:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Coalition has announced today that it is putting out to tender approximately 70% of the Probation Service&#8217;s core work.... ]]></description>
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<title>Reducing Re-offending: Implementing ‘Tough but Intelligent’ Reforms Conference</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/232</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/232</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Manchester: Thursday 28 February 2013London: Thursday 14 March 2013Assistant General Secretary Ian Lawrence and Napo General Secretary Jonathan Ledger will... ]]></description>
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<title>Reforming Probation Services Conference</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/231</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/231</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2013 09:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Napo Assistant General Secretary Ian Lawrence will be speaking at the keynote Reforming Probation Services conference on Wednesday 30th January... ]]></description>
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<title>Probation Pay Ratification Result 2012/13</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/230</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/230</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:01:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Please find below link to Circular to branches regarding the 2012/13 Pay Ratification Results. Probation Pay Ratification Results ]]></description>
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<title>Napo's Operational Plan 2013</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/229</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/229</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Please find below link to Napo&#8217;s Operational Plan for 2013. The draft plan was considered at the November meeting of... ]]></description>
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<title>Probation Pay Offer 2012-13</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/228</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/228</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Click on the link below to open the bulletin regarding the Probation Pay Offer 2012-13 Probation Pay Bulletin - Offer... ]]></description>
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<title>Nominations for Napo's delegations to the 2013 TUC Equalities Conferences</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/220</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/220</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Circulars with information and nomination forms have been sent to branches/section executive/staff associations. The Women's Conference takes place from Wednesday... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo welcomes stalking law but warns that more reforms are needed</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/227</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/227</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Napo today&#160;welcomed the introduction of a specific stalking law in England and Wales, which came into force today, following a... ]]></description>
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<title>The fight for the future of Probation - Chris Grayling speech</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/226</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/226</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2012 12:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Circular to branches by Jonathan Ledger, General Secretary. On Tuesday this week I was part of an invited audience listening... ]]></description>
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<title>Reducing Re-offending: Implementing ‘tough but intelligent’ reforms</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/225</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/225</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Manchester: Thursday 28 February 2013London: Thursday 14 March 2013 Reducing Re-offending Agenda NAPO Reducing Re-offending Booking Form These keynote conferences... ]]></description>
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<title>Facebook page link to Napo's campaign statement 'Save Probation's Future'.</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/224</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/224</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A facebook page with Napo's campaign statement has now been set up. Please visit the link below and 'like' the... ]]></description>
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<title>Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Elections: 15 November 2012 </title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/223</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/223</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ This Thursday voters across England and Wales (with the exception of London) have the opportunity to vote for a Police... ]]></description>
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<title>Election of General Secretary</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/221</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/221</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 09:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The process for the election of Napo's General Secretary has now begun.&#160; Application details can be found here. ]]></description>
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<title>Special Home Insurance offer for NAPO members</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/219</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/219</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UIA are offering Napo members a reduced 12 month for 10 rate for home insurance. See  the members benefits section... ]]></description>
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<title>Pressure, budgets and the Courts</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/216</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/216</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Click on the link in this section to read our briefing about the court system in England and Wales currently... ]]></description>
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<title>Family Court Section / Edridge Fund Walk - Sunday 23rd September 2012. </title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/215</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/215</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Please find below links&#160;to details of the Kinder Scout Walk which has been organised by the Family Court Section in... ]]></description>
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<title>Election of Officers / Napo Officers 2012-13</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/214</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/214</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The ballot for National Chair and two Vice-Chairs (Probation) closed yesterday. For the position of Chair the following were elected:... ]]></description>
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<title>RESULT - Consultative ballot on pensions</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/213</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/213</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The consultative ballot on whether to accept the new proposals for the Local Government Pensions Scheme (LGPS) closed today. There... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo centenary Conference Report</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/212</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/212</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A report for Napo's Centenay Conference in York from 15th - 17th July 2012 can be viewed by clicking here.... ]]></description>
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<title>Have you voted yet? LGPS 2014 ballot and Napo National Officer elections</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/207</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/207</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 03 Aug 2012 13:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Napo members should have received both sets of papers for these important ballots.The closing date for return of ballot papers... ]]></description>
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<title>London Community Payback announcement</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/206</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/206</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2012 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Please find below Colin Allars&#8217; letter to Napo, Unison and GMB-SCOOP with Friday's announcement that community payback provision in London... ]]></description>
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<title>Pensions Update...latest..NEC endorse LGPS 2014 proposals as best that can be achieved by negotiation</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/205</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/205</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Today&#8217;s meeting of Napo&#8217;s National Executive Committee has resulted in the NEC agreeing to endorse the outcomes of the negotiations... ]]></description>
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<title>Pensions latest - members to be balloted on LGPS 2014 proposals</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/204</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/204</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The NEC (National Executive Committee) are to debate the proposals that have emerged from the negotiations which have taken place... ]]></description>
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<title>Stop Clause 23! Campaign launched</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/203</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/203</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 16:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Following its submission of the response to the Probation and Community Sentence Reviews, Napo is launching a campaign focussed on... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo responds to MoJ Probation and Sentencing Reviews</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/202</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/202</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Napo&#8217;s responses to the two consultation papers on Effective Community Sentences and Effective Probation Services were submitted last week. The... ]]></description>
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<title>Special Home Insurance offer for Napo members and their immediate family</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/201</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/201</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ UIA Insurance is offering Napo members 30% off home insurance for a limited period. On top of that, you will... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo publishes dossier of significant concerns about electronic tagging system</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/200</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/200</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Napo has published today a study involving 120 cases from probation officers in England and Wales highlighting real concerns about... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo's Position Paper and Negotiation Pack on Role Boundaries</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/199</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/199</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ OFF30/12 is Napo's position paper on role boundaries, which was approved by April's NEC. For information around the issues and... ]]></description>
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<title>LGPS PROPOSALS.... NEWS FOR MEMBERS</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/198</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/198</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The negotiations on the new Local Government Pension Scheme 2014 have now concluded, and the attached &#160;Branch Briefing will be... ]]></description>
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<title>Negotiations on new LGPS 2014 yield better than expected results</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/197</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/197</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Napo today attended an urgently convened meeting of Unions covering members in the LGPS (Local Government Pension Scheme). Further details... ]]></description>
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<title>Happy Birthday to Napo - a greeting to all members</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/196</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/196</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 11:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ &#160; Today, the 22nd May, is the 100th birthday of Napo. For the past century: &#160;Napo has represented and supported... ]]></description>
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<title>Talk To The Kiosk</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/195</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/195</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 14:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ In an astonishing new development, London Probation Trust is proposing to introduce a new scheme whereby offenders placed on community... ]]></description>
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<title>UPDATE re MOJ Consultation on Effective Probation Services and Effective Community Sentences </title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/194</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/194</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Here is an update of the work being undertaken by Napo to prepare our national response to the two consultation... ]]></description>
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<title>Probation Pay Claim 2012/13</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/187</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/187</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Please find below&#160;the link to the NNC Trade Union Side pay claim formally presented to the national employers at&#160;the meeting... ]]></description>
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<title>PENSIONS NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/185</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/185</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Napo members will be wondering where the negotiations over the LGPS have got to and this circular confirms the latest... ]]></description>
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<title>PENSIONS UPDATE - LGPS NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/184</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/184</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Ian Lawrence reportsMembers are understandably anxious to find out where the negotiations over the LGPS have got to. The joint... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo member benefits: Tax Credit Services </title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/183</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/183</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Unfortunately the trial scheme which was launched last year by The Tax Refund Company has had to be withdrawn (wef... ]]></description>
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<title>The future of Legal Aid - GovKnow policy briefing event: 6th June 2012</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/181</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/181</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Reduced rates for Napo members.&#160;Since its introduction in 1949 legal aid has provided access to justice for all when needed,... ]]></description>
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<title>Probation and Community Sentence announcements</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/180</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/180</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Justice Secretary announced today the joint publication of two Government consultation papers; Punishment and reform: effective community sentences and... ]]></description>
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<title>LGPS - NEWS ABOUT NORMAL RISE IN CONTRIBUTION BANDS</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/179</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/179</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ As previously reported the future of the LGPS remains under discussion, with the Governments response to the negotiations expected next... ]]></description>
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<title>TUC Women's Conference</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/165</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/165</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Vice Chair, Caroline Bewley, successfully proposed the following motion put together by Women in Napo on the cuts to Legal... ]]></description>
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<title>Proposed Changes to Maternity Leave</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/162</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/162</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:02:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Please see the Women in Napo page for further details regarding the proposed changes to maternity leave. ]]></description>
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<title>LGPS NEGOTIATIONS HELD UP AS GOVERNMENT DELAYS PROCESS</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/161</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/161</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ At the end of last year and following the massive show of unity by Napo members and millions of fellow... ]]></description>
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<title>Local Government Pension Scheme negotiations continue</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/160</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/160</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 08:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Ian Lawrence reports:The Trade Unions covering members of the LGPS met recently to discuss current developments within the LGPS negotiations.... ]]></description>
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<title>Policing &#x26; Justice Conference 2012 - 22nd February, London. Last call</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/159</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/159</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Final Discount Available&#160;Crispin Blunt MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Justice has said in advance of this keynote conference... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo’s Centenary Family Court Conference: &quot;A Fresh Start? The Family Justice Service - Getting It Right!&quot;</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/158</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/158</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ This year's Family Court Conference will be on Thursday 3rd May in York. Invited speakers are: Professor Eileen Munro, David... ]]></description>
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<title>Independent Parliamentary Inquiry into Stalking Law Reform report launched </title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/157</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/157</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Napo and welcomes and endorses the report of the Independent Inquiry into Stalking Law Reform, which was formally launched in... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo comments on the government's response to the Norgrove Report</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/156</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/156</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Goverment published its response to the Family Justice Review on Monday 6th February. Napo welcomes the Government's undertaking to... ]]></description>
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<title>Probation Qualifications Framework Survey - Have Your Say!</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/155</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/155</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Please see this link from the latest 'Skills for Justice' news.It leads to a NOMS survey for PQF learners -... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo Centenary Conference - Further Details</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/154</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/154</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Further details for Napo's Centenary Conference (Innovation in Probation Practice: Past, Present and Future), have now been published - please... ]]></description>
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<title>Probation Pay Ratification Results</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/152</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/152</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Following the ratification process, the Probation Pay Offer 2011-2012 has been accepted by members. Please click on the link below... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo and Minister to feature at Conference on Reducing Reoffending - 22nd February 2012 (special rates for Napo members)</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/151</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/151</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Policing and Justice Conference 2012 in London will include Probation and Prisons Minister Crispin Blunt and Napo Assistant General... ]]></description>
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<title>Breakthrough in LGPS Pensions negotiations</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/150</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/150</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Ian Lawrence reports&#8230;.Following the tremendously successful day of action on November 30th, LGPS unions and Local Government Employer Representatives have... ]]></description>
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<title>Criminal Justice System fails to deal with stalkers - Napo warns</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/149</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/149</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A study of 80 perpetrators of stalking published&#160;last month&#160;by Napo the Family Court and Probation Union shows that the reported... ]]></description>
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<title>Parole delays are leading to chaos for MOJ warns Napo</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/148</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/148</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 10:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Thousands of prisoners in local jails in England and Wales are remaining inside well beyond their release date because there... ]]></description>
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<title>BREAKTHROUGH IN PENSIONS NEGOTIATIONS BUT THE DISPUTE IS NOT OVER YET</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/146</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/146</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Last nights dramatic meeting at the TUC Public Services Liaison Group (PSLG) considered the outcomes of the latest negotiations in... ]]></description>
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<title>Probation Pay Bulletin</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/145</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/145</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Download the Probation Pay&#160;bulletin below. It&#160;provides information about the offer received from the national employers following prolonged and intense negotiations.... ]]></description>
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<title>Photos of the N30 Pensions Strike</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/143</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/143</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Photos from Napo members around the country of the N30 Pensions Strike can be found here - click this link... ]]></description>
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<title>TOMORROWS ACTION - WHY IT IS BEING TAKEN</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/142</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/142</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The TUC have helpfully issued a comprehensive briefing pack (see link below) which will be of considerable help to Napo... ]]></description>
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<title>GS message to members regarding the Pensions Day of Action - November 30th</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/141</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/141</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Dear Colleague, Pensions day of action - November 30th I am writing to all branches and members to express my... ]]></description>
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<title>Pensions Bulletin No 5</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/140</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/140</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Pensions Bulletin No 5 - PDF Pensions Bulletin No 5 - WORD ]]></description>
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<title>Exemptions from industrial action</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/139</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/139</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Please find below link to N24/2011&#160;- Exemptions from industrial action Exemptions from industrial action ]]></description>
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<title>Napo Questions &#x26; Answers Circular regarding Pensions Strike</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/138</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/138</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Please find below link to N23/2011 - Questions&#160;+ Answers Circular Pensions Strike.&#160; Questions + Answer Circular re Pensions Strike ]]></description>
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<title>Sun editor pay mystery deepens</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/137</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/137</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ As is customary whenever Trade Unions enter into industrial action The Sun has stepped up its campaign against trade union... ]]></description>
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<title>IT Systems Failures</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/136</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/136</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Are IT problems causing you to lose work? Napo strongly encourages you to send your manager the report from this... ]]></description>
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<title>Let's Work Together</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/135</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/135</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ "Let's Work Together" by The Workers' (featuring three Napo Activists), is now available to download.&#160; For details and to watch... ]]></description>
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<title>Picket Guidance for 30th November</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/134</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/134</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Please find below picket guidance as well as the dti picketing legislation. Picket Guidance Picketing legislation dti ]]></description>
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<title>Pensions Campaign - Napo members bid for chart success - your support is needed!</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/133</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Ian Lawrence reports... The TUC has brought together a group of public sector staff as 'The Workers', to re-record the... ]]></description>
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<title>Pensions Ballot Result</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/132</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/132</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 14:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Branch Circular with the Pensions Ballot Result for download below. Pensions ballot result ]]></description>
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<title>Pensions Campaign - The Video</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/131</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/131</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The TUC today launched a short video summarising what the Pensions Campaign is all about in the words of a... ]]></description>
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<title>Pensions Bulletin No 4</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/130</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/130</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Pensions Bulletin No 4 - PDF Pensions Bulletin No 4 - WORD ]]></description>
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<title>Pensions Bulletin No 3</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/127</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/127</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Pensions Bulletin No 3 - PDF Pensions Bulletin No 3 - WORD &#160; ]]></description>
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<title>Government Statement on Public Sector Pensions</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/126</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/126</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:42:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Treasury Minister Danny Alexander made a statement to Parliament today outlining the response on Cost Ceilings that has been made... ]]></description>
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<title>Pensions bulletin No 2</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/129</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/129</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Pensions Bulletin No 2 - PDF Pensions Bulletin No 2 - WORD ]]></description>
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<title>Public service pension changes calculator. What do you stand to lose?</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/125</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/125</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ As unions prepare for the day of action on pensions justice called for 30th November, the TUC has made an... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo 'Pensionwatch' - MPs' pensions to be run by expenses watchdog </title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/124</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/124</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ While negotiations continue between the TUC and Government over future Public Service pension provision, MPs yesterday approved plans to have... ]]></description>
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<title>Pensions Bulletin No 1</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/123</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/123</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ AGM agrees pensions dispute Pensions Bulletin No 1 - PDF Pensions Bulletin No 1 - WORD TUC website with information:... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo Sponsors Performance of Award-Winning Paul Robeson Play </title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/122</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/122</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Napo has given financial backing to a series of performances of Call Mr. Robeson, an award-winning play about the African... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo Launches Campaign of resistance to privatisation and cuts</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/121</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/121</guid>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ &#160;Napo the Probation Trade Union today launches a major campaign at its 99th Annual General Meeting and Conference &#160;to fight... ]]></description>
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<title>Pensions - preparing for action - special bulletin </title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/120</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/120</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ As previously reported in BR53/2011, members will by now be aware that a number of Trade Unions have signalled their... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo and Benenden Healthcare working in partnership</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/119</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/119</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The 2011 Napo AGM in Eastbourne will see the formal launch of the new partnership arrangements between Napo and a... ]]></description>
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<title>Probation Pay negotiations update</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/118</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/118</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ I am writing to bring branches and members up to date with the negotiations on pay. During this month a... ]]></description>
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<title>Pensions - Preparing for action!</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/117</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/117</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ As you are probably aware the TUC Congress, meeting in London last week, unanimously passed a composite resolution condemning the... ]]></description>
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<title>Sentencing Bill: crime and prison numbers set to soar as standards are diluted and privatisation is introduced warns Napo</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/116</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/116</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ In June the government published its first criminal justice Bill &#8211; &#8220;Legal Aid, Sentencing and the Punishment of Offenders&#8221;.&#160; It... ]]></description>
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<title>March for the Alternative: The resistance continues!</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/114</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/114</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ After the hugely successful March for the Alternative demonstration earlier this year, the campaign continues to organise resistance and put... ]]></description>
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<title>Justice Committee Report on Probation Service Published</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/113</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/113</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:45:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Following yesterday&#8217;s publication of the Justice Select Committee report, here is the link to it: http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201012/cmselect/cmjust/519/51902.htm &#160; The report contains... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo to launch revised members benefits portfolio</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/112</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/112</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 15:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Following the decision of the National Executive Committee to endorse the recommendations of the Membership Services Review undertaken by Keith... ]]></description>
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<title>The future shape of the Probation Service - government sell-off</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/111</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/111</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ BR 44/2011&#160; 12th July 2011 Dear Colleague, &#160; "The future shape of the Probation Service" - government sell-off &#160; I... ]]></description>
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<title>Criminal Justice in Meltdown Rally &#x26; Lobby 6th July 2011</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/110</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/110</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A&#160;successful rally and lobby was held on Wednesday 6th July to launch the joint union campaigning against the cuts and... ]]></description>
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<title>Privatisation and Probation – Problematic and flawed warns Napo</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/109</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/109</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 16:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The government clearly wishes to privatise unpaid work and hostels and look at the feasibility of putting out to tender... ]]></description>
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<title>Pensions Strike 30th June 2011</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/108</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/108</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ PCS members and members of three education unions (NUT, ATL, and UCU) will be taking strike action next week. This... ]]></description>
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<title>Probation Programme cuts will lead to a sharp rise in reoffending</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/107</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/107</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The government&#8217;s plans to cut successful Probation Programmes is bound to lead to more reoffending according to a briefing published... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo warning over London Probaton Unpaid Work privatisation plans </title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/106</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/106</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 16:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Unpaid Work, or community service as it used to be known, is to be privatised this year in the whole... ]]></description>
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<title>FAMILY COURT SECTION MEMBERS SHOW NO CONFIDENCE IN CAFCASS MANAGEMENT</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/104</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/104</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 09:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Napo&#8217;s Family Court Section members have given a resounding response to the indicative ballot on the current workloads dispute.The turnout... ]]></description>
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<title>Prison Sentences - the need for the introduction of discretion</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/103</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/103</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 16:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ In a briefing published today, Napo the probation union reveals that large numbers of prisoners are being released automatically after... ]]></description>
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<title>Woman to head NUJ</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/176</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/176</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 10:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The NUJ media union has elected its first ever woman general secretary. Michelle Stanistreet, the current deputy general secretary, will... ]]></description>
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<title>URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT ON EXTENSION OF CURRENT FCS INDICATIVE BALLOT TO THURSDAY 14TH APRIL</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/101</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/101</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ INDICATIVE BALLOT NOW EXTENDED TO THURSDAY 14TH APRIL 2011 Unfortunately it has become apparent that a significant number of our... ]]></description>
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<title>NAPO FCS MEMBERS BEING BALLOTED</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/100</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/100</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:52:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Napo this week launched an indicative ballot of all its Family Court Section members working within Cafcass, asking them to... ]]></description>
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<title>Probation maintenance contracts - centralised chaos</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/99</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/99</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 16:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ For the last six years facilities management tasks such as catering, the purchase of food, maintenance and cleaning of probation... ]]></description>
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<title>Study of unpaid work schemes supports Napo's arguement that privatisation is likely to increase reoffending</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/98</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/98</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 11:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The government is intending to put out to competitive tender unpaid work, formerly known as community service.&#160; It believes the... ]]></description>
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<title>Hutton Review: Pay more, work longer, get less. </title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/97</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/97</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Ian Lawrence Assistant General Secretary reports:Lord Hutton has today published the findings of his review into Public Sector Pensions and... ]]></description>
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<title>Green Paper response</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/96</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/96</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ &#160; For Napo's response to the Government Green Paper, &#8216;Breaking the cycle: effective punishment, rehabilitation and sentencing of offenders&#8217;, please... ]]></description>
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<title>New Survey Reveals Stress Levels at Work Soar as Job Cuts and Economic Crisis Hit</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/95</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/95</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A new survey undertaken by the Trade Union Co-ordinating Group (TUCG) has revealed that stress levels at work have soared... ]]></description>
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<title>Probation Hostels – high risk of privatisation</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/94</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/94</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 10:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ &#160; Probation hostels in England and Wales now house almost exclusively high risk sexual and violent former prisoners.&#160;A survey by... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo involved in widespread campaign against Pension detriment</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/93</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/93</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Napo has made two submissions to the Independent Review into Public Sector Pensions being undertaken by Lord Hutton.&#160; Click on... ]]></description>
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<title>Hope Not Hate Campaign for Responsible Reporting</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/92</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/92</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Hope Not Hate is launching a campaign for responsible journalism aimed at identifying newspapers and broadcasters who whip up fear... ]]></description>
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<title>Getting started with your branch blog</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/91</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/91</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A guide is now available on the Branch Blogs page which explains how you can get started with your branch... ]]></description>
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<title>Unite Against Fascism and Love Music Hate Racism march and carnival Saturday 6 November</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/90</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/90</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Say no to racism, fascism and Islamaphobia! Join the march on Saturday 6th November (assemble 12.00 noon, Malet Street, London... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo Discussion Forums</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/89</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/89</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:41:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The Napo Discussion Forums have been relaunched - click here for further details. ]]></description>
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<title>All together for Public Services – join the rally on the 19 October</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/88</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/88</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Napo will be joining forces with other public sector unions to make a stand against the savage cuts proposed by... ]]></description>
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<title>Probation and Family Court Staff vote for industrial action</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/87</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/87</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Probation and Family Court staff today voted unanimously for a campaign of industrial action.&#160;&#160; Over 600 Probation and Family Court... ]]></description>
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<title>Savage cuts will lead to more imprisonment and industrial action</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/86</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/86</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Delegates to Napo&#8217;s 98th AGM, to be held at the Spa Complex, Scarborough from 7-9 October, look set to vote... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo Response to Hutton Review of Fair Pay in the Public Sector 2010</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/85</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/85</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Here are Napo's initial views, to be sent via the TUC as a response: Napo Response to Hutton review on... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo Response to the Hutton Review on Public Sector Pensions</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/84</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/84</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:11:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Napo has worked with the TUC on this response, and given a&#160;formal submission, Napo Response to Hutton Review on Public... ]]></description>
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<title>Effective Probation programmes face huge cuts</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/83</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/83</guid>
<pubDate>Sat, 18 Sep 2010 10:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A&#160;briefing published today by&#160;Napo, the Probation union, warns that planned cuts of up to 25% to the Probation Service budget,... ]]></description>
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<title>Team Napo Running for Edridge</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/82</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/82</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 09:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ We are very pleased to report that Team Napo successfully completed the 10K run last Saturday. Unfortunately, one of our... ]]></description>
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<title>Probation: the economic case for funding</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/81</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/81</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 13:37:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ On 13 September, Napo published a briefing for parliamentarians on the economic case for not cutting Probation funding. The briefing... ]]></description>
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<title>Threats, lack of training and unrealistic expectations of unpaid work </title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/80</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/80</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A press release from Napo, published on 31 August, reveals that staff employed as supervisors on unpaid work are experiencing... ]]></description>
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<title>National Offender Management Project has failed says Napo</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/79</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/79</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ The National Offender Management Service (NOMS) has failed to deliver its prime objective of a merged, effective, prison and probation... ]]></description>
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<title>Running for Edridge</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/78</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/78</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ As you may have read in Napo News five Officers and Officials of the union are taking part in a... ]]></description>
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<title>Tackling Crime after Combat</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/76</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:34:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>Howard League for Penal Reform - Conference 20 July 2010</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Community Programmes Conference flyer - PDF &#160;&#160;The future of the criminal justice system &#160;&#160;Conference and Community Programmes Awards&#160; Tuesday 20... ]]></description>
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<title>TUC Disability Conference</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/74</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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<title>TUC Black Workers' Conference</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/73</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Napo's motion entitled 'The far right: a destructive presence' was past at this year's TUC Black Workers conference&#160;which was held... ]]></description>
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<title>Women's TUC 2010 - Eastbourne. Napo's motion carried unanimously</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/70</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Napo's motion entitled 'The impact of public service cuts on justice for women' was carried unanimously at the Women's TUC... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo sends messages of solidarity to PCS </title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/69</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ In a letter to Mark Serwotka, Napo General Secretary Jonathan Ledger sent the best wishes and the solidarity of all... ]]></description>
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<title>&quot;The Criminal Justice System - Keep it Public&quot; - Napo and POA motion passed at Trade Union Co-ordinating Group Convention </title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/68</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ On Saturday, a Napo delegation attended the Trade Union Co-Ordinating Group (TUCG) Delegate Convention 2010. Moving the Napo motion, General... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo meet with Unite Against Fascism on eve of EDL Rally</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/67</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Representatives from Napo meet with UAF at their Headquarters in central London to discuss joint campaigning in the run up... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo releases Cafcass is in Meltdown report</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/66</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Last week, Napo released a report, claiming Cafcass&#160;is in meltdown as head office costs soar. The report shows that the... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo Officers meet with Hope not Hate</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/65</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Last week Tim Wilson, National Chair, and Mike Quinn, National Vice-Chair met with representatives from Hope not Hate in Central... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo backs TUC Aid appeal for victims of the Haiti earthquake</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/64</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ TUC Aid is making an appeal to affiliates, union members and to the general public for funds for emergency relief... ]]></description>
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<title>House of Lords debate the future of the Probation Service</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/63</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:13:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ During the adjournment&#160;debate, which had been secured &#160;by Lord Ramsbotham on 21 January,&#160; an impressive list of speakers contributed, raising&#160;a... ]]></description>
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<title>Call for abolition of National Offender Management Service</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/62</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:47:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ In a briefing paper for parliamentarians published today Napo, the Probation Union, is calling on the next government to abolish... ]]></description>
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<title>A good start to the New Year for Teesside and Durham Probation</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/61</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Members of Cohort 10 in Teesside and Durham received an early Christmas present&#160;- a permanent contract. In an email from... ]]></description>
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<title>Waste and Unnecessary Bureaucracy </title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/60</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A briefing published today by Napo, the Probation Union, claims that millions are being wasted by the National Offender Management... ]]></description>
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<title>Race for Justice Conference 3-4 December 2009</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/59</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:39:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Napo, the Probation and Family Court Trade Union, the Society of Black Lawyers and the Association of Black Probation Officers... ]]></description>
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<title>Parliamentary Support for Trainee Probation Officers</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/44</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ On Tuesday 27th October, eight Trainee Probation Officers who are members of Napo will meet with the Justice Secretary, Jack... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo's response to the MoJ consultation on the future of the Parole Board</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/43</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:04:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ &#160; In its response to a Ministry of Justice consultation on the future of the Parole Board Napo has called... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo's 97th AGM was held between 1 and 3 October at the Riviera Interantional Centre, Torquay</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/41</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Napo the Trade Union and professional Association for Family Court and Probation Staff held its 97th AGM at the Riviera... ]]></description>
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<title>Overwhelming majority of the Probation caseload experience major problems with literacy and language</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/40</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/40</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A study published today of 2,306 individuals currently on probation or parole supervision reveals that 85% have either low educational... ]]></description>
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<title>Thousands of former veterans in the criminal justice system</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/39</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ A briefing paper published by Napo on 25 September concludes that over 20,000 former veterans are now in the criminal... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo's Response to PC06/09 'Determining Pre-sentence Report Type'</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/34</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Napo is now able to make a response to PC06/09: Introduction: Napo is now able to make a response to... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo's National Learning &#x26; Development Conference 2009</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/35</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ We are building on the success of last year&#8217;s conference whilst at the same time making the relevant changes to... ]]></description>
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<title>Napo Response to request for views on budgetary savings in the Probation Service (Specification, Benchmarking and Costing Programme)</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/36</link>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 22:23:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ To: 		Michael Spurr &#8211; Chief of Operations, NOMS From:		Tim Wilson &#8211; National Chair Napo Response to request for views on... ]]></description>
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<title>High Visibility Vests – threats, abuse, boycotts and legal issues</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/37</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/37</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Napo warns, that the high visibility vests, introduced as a condition of Community Payback will increase incidents of abuse and... ]]></description>
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<title>TR26/08</title>
<link>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/38</link>
<guid>http://www.napo.org.uk/about/news/news.cfm/newsid/38</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ Questionnaire on PSO Learning and Development TR26/08 CP/JAF Branch Circular To:		Branch Chairs Branch Secretaries Members of Training Committee Officers and... ]]></description>
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