Morgan, chair of the Youth Justice Board, resigned last Friday because he did not feel the Home Secretary wanted to work with him to cut youth crime.
He announced his intention to stand down after John Reid did not appoint him for a second term as chair. Morgan interpreted this as showing a lack of confidence in him, and resigned.
In a letter to youth justice colleagues, he said: "It is vital the board be chaired by someone with whom the Home Secretary wishes to work closely and this is not currently the case."
During his three years as chair, Morgan frequently spoke out against Home Office policy.
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