Grayling under fire as serious crimes committed on parole soar by 50%

Chris Grayling in 2013 when he was justice secretary.Critics say the fragmentation of the probation service on his watch has led to a rise in serious crimes committed by offenders on parole.The number of rapes, murders and other serious crimes committed by offenders on parole has risen by more than 50% since reforms to probation were introduced four years ago, according to official data that has triggered calls for the government to rethink its plans for another shake-up of the service.