Michael Spurr, chief executive of the National Offender Management Service (Noms), said he was "extremely disappointed" the POA had decided to strike.

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But Michael Spurr, chief executive officer of the National Offender Management Service welcomed the improvements made following "a radical programme of change".

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Dyfed Powys Chief Constable Jackie Roberts said it was important to bring the offender to justice.

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