12.1 Register of Sexual Offenders
This policy was last reviewed in July 2023
Date of next review: July 2026
12.1.1 | Under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, those offenders who are cautioned or convicted of specific, sexual offences against a child or an adult, are made subject to the Sexual Offenders Register. This registration requires the offender by law, to notify the Police of the following:
For further information, contact your local Police ViSOR Team. Violent Sex Offender Register Team: ViSOR teams risk assess and manage Registered Sex Offenders and violent offenders who fall under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements. |
12.1.2 | All agencies must inform the police if they are aware of a sexual offender who has changed their address, or who is planning to move or travel abroad, without first, informing the police. |
12.1.3 | The above also applies to offenders under the age of 18 if they have been convicted, reprimanded or given a final warning. |