How Probation consults
Probation is committed to fulfilling its responsibilities under Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998. In fulfilment of these obligations Probation openly consults its stakeholders and the general public on new and revised policies. To view current and archived consultations, please select an option from the menu on the left.
Step by step consultation process – how the consultation process works in PBNI
- A concise consultation document is drafted.
- This document is then sent to PBNI staff and external consultees (this list of consultees appears as appendix three in PBNI’s current Equality Scheme).
- The consultation document is publicised online and via social media.
- The consultation period is for 12 weeks. Once this consultation period is over the consultation is considered closed.
- All the responses are then collated and anonymised to create a summary document.
- This summary document of responses is then submitted to the Board along with the Policy for approval.
- Once the policy has been approved by the Board, a copy of the anonymised summary document is sent to respondents and published on the Board’s website.
- The approved policy is then also published on the Board’s website.
Current Consultations
Consultation for Disability Action Plan and Equality and Good Relations Action Plan
Probation is consulting on its draft Disability Action Plan and Equality and Good Relations Action Plan for 2025 to 2030. We want to hear your views. We invite comments on the two plans from members of the public, key stakeholders as well as organisations and individuals who have an interest in promoting equality and inclusivity.
We are working toward being a trauma informed organisation and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for staff and service users and those we work with.
Your input to our Disability Action Plan and Equality and Good Relations Action Plan can help us on our journey.
Responses or requests for further information should be provided by Friday, 21 March 2025. You can respond to the consultation exercise by email or post or you can contact a member of our team to give your feedback.
Please send responses to one of the following by Friday, 21 March 2025:
Responses should be sent to Equalityscreening@probation-ni.gov.uk
If you have any queries about Probation's consultations or wish to request documents in alternative formats, please contact:
The Communications Unit
80-90 North Street
Belfast
BT1 1LD
email: consultation@probation-ni.gov.uk
Previous Consultations
Read previous Probation consultations in Publications.
Probation's Responses to other Consultations
Read Probation responses to different consultations in Publications.