‘A Practical Guide to Probation Breaches and Other Applications’ by Mark Thomas

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Paperback: 978-1-916698-46-8
Published: September 2024

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Description

A Practical Guide to Probation Breaches and Other Applications is the first book of its kind. The text is designed to act as a companion to all practitioners, including solicitors, barristers, and members of the judiciary, engaged in probation breaches. The text introduces the reader to the Probation Service and its role in the engagement and enforcement of court orders.

The text guides readers through the procedure for engaging offenders with the requirements of a community order and the community requirements of a suspended sentence order. It follows the process from the initial warnings issued to an offender, through to contested breach hearings and sentencing for breach of such orders. For completeness, the text also considers ancillary probation applications, including amendment, revocation of orders. The text cites key common law and statutory authorities, provides practical advice for those engaged in probation matters, and directs readers to further guidance available from the Probation Service and associated authorities.

This text is a necessary resource for any practitioner, irrespective of experience. Whether it acts as a reference book, or a detailed source of information, A Practical Guide to Probation Breaches and Other Applications is an essential addition to any practitioner’s bookshelf.

Foreword by The Recorder of Sheffield, HHJ Richardson KC.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mark Thomas is a practising barrister on the North Eastern Circuit. Mark practising solely in criminal law and has experience prosecuting and defending cases in both the Crown Court and magistrates’ courts. He regularly prosecutes and defends in Probation breaches and applications, and regularly advises the Probation Service on the relevant legal principles relating to Probation matters.

Prior to his time as a barrister, Mark taught law at an undergraduate and postgraduate level. Mark has published widely in the field of criminal law and evidence, and holds a key role in the development of a series of texts designed for those embarking on a career as a solicitor.

CONTENTS

PART ONE – THE PROBATION SERVICE AND COURT ORDERS
Chapter One – An Introduction to Probation Breaches and Other Applications
Chapter Two – Community-Based Court Orders: An Introduction
Chapter Three – The Involvement of The Probation Service

PART TWO – PROBATION BREACHES
Chapter Four – Getting an Offender to Court and Issues of Bail
Chapter Five – Preparing a Breach Case or Application
Chapter Six – Breach of Community Orders and Convictions for Further Offences
Chapter Seven – Breach of Suspended Sentence Orders
Chapter Eight – Contested Breach Proceedings
Chapter Nine – Sentencing Council Guidelines on Breach of Orders

PART THREE – PROBATION APPLICATIONS
Chapter Ten – Revocation of Orders
Chapter Eleven – Amendment of Orders

APPENDIX – Quick Reference and Common Errors

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