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

Ex-justice minister’s probation reforms have led to huge rise in serious offences, data showsThe 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.Serious further offence reviews – which take place when a convicted offender under supervision