Committee publication · Correspondence · 17 July 2026
Correspondence from The Rt Hon David Lammy MP, Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, dated 15 July 2026 relating to the re-appointment of His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Probation
From: Justice Committee
Summary
David Lammy informs the Justice Committee of his decision to re-appoint Martin Jones as His Majesty's Chief Inspector of Probation for a second three-year term beginning 1 March 2027. Jones, appointed in March 2024, is credited with enhancing stakeholder engagement and strengthening relationships with HMPPS during his first term.
Key findings
- Martin Jones re-appointed as HMCIP for a second three-year term from 1 March 2027
- Jones enhanced external engagement and strengthened stakeholder relationships during his first term (March 2024–March 2027)
- Jones worked closely with HMPPS to support effective delivery of inspections
- Lord Chancellor assessed Jones as providing strong and credible leadership with good grasp of key challenges
Tone
ProceduralTopics
criminal-justiceprobationpublic-appointments
Key actors
David Lammy, Martin Jones, Andy Slaughter MP, HMPPS
Notable line
“Mr Jones has provided strong and credible leadership to the Inspectorate, showing a good grasp of key challenges.”
Key Quotes
“I have re-appointed Martin Jones for a second three-year term from 1 March”
“During his first term in office, he has enhanced external engagement and further strengthened trusted relationships with stakeholders.”
“Mr Jones has provided strong and credible leadership to the Inspectorate, showing a good grasp of key challenges.”
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