The Ministry of Justice Permanent Secretary has today (16 March 2021) announced that Jo Farrar has been appointed as the new Second Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Justice
The Ministry of Justice Permanent Secretary, with the agreement of the Prime Minister, has today announced that Jo Farrar, currently Chief Executive, HM Prison and Probation Service, has been appointed as the new Second Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Justice.
This newly created role brings together HM Prison and Probation Service, the Office of the Public Guardian, Legal Aid Agency, and Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, and will support the Permanent Secretary in leading across the 75,000 strong Ministry of Justice group.
Welcoming Jo’s appointment, Simon Case, Cabinet Secretary said:
Ministry of Justice Permanent Secretary, Antonia Romeo, said:
Jo Farrar said: