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<p>The MoJ has well-established, robust employee relations frameworks in place within
HMPPS and HMCTS to ensure regular and meaningful engagement with all our recognised
trade unions at the appropriate level, both nationally and regionally.</p><p> </p><p>Relations
between both HMPPS and HMCTS and its recognised trade unions continue to be professional
and constructive; a strong example of this is the continuing collaborative working
to support safe operational delivery during the pandemic in prisons, probation and
courts. The size and complexity of the HMCTS Reform Programme presents some challenges,
but both sides continue to work together to seek swift resolution to issues.</p><p>
</p><p>I have recently had positive introductory meetings with representatives of
their respective recognised trade unions as has the Minister for Probation. Additionally,
both the MoJ Permanent Secretary and Chief People Officer have also had positive introductory
meetings with the relevant senior HMCTS national trade union officials.</p>
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