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Latest changes to APP

Overview of the latest changes to APP.

APP is subject to review (either scheduled or triggered) in consultation with the relevant National Policing Business Area. All amendments go through a review process and further information is available from contactus@college.police.uk

More detailed changes to APP content may be recorded separately by the the APP team. If you require a copy of APP as it was on a particular date (for example, for an enquiry) please email contactcentre@college.police.uk. All requests must be approved by the relevant Policing Standards Manager.

Latest changes to APP

Date Category Guidance Changes
Major investigation and public protection Female genital mutilation

This APP has been reviewed to ensure it is accurate and up to date. The main changes include: 

  • updates to the language used around FGM 
  • aligning terminology with statutory guidance
  • re-worked introduction to FGM
  • updated section on the practice of FGM and links including the NHS FGM enhanced dataset
  • removal of case study examples
  • updated links and supporting documents
Major investigation and public protection > Managing sexual offenders and violent offenders Communication and media considerations

This APP has been updated to ensure it is legally accurate, operationally current and aligned with national guidance. This includes updated legal references and terminology across the APP, particularly around notification requirements and the transfer of duties under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. The MAPPA framework has been strengthened to reflect the addition of category 4 offenders. 

Major investigation and public protection > Managing sexual offenders and violent offenders Court orders and notices

This APP has been updated to ensure it is legally accurate, operationally current and aligned with national guidance. This includes updated legal references and terminology across the APP, particularly around notification requirements and the transfer of duties under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. The MAPPA framework has been strengthened to reflect the addition of category 4 offenders.

Major investigation and public protection > Managing sexual offenders and violent offenders Home visits

This APP has been updated to ensure it is legally accurate, operationally current and aligned with national guidance. This includes updated legal references and terminology across the APP, particularly around notification requirements and the transfer of duties under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. The MAPPA framework has been strengthened to reflect the addition of category 4 offenders. 

Major investigation and public protection > Managing sexual offenders and violent offenders Identification of MOSOVO offenders

This APP has been updated to ensure it is legally accurate, operationally current and aligned with national guidance. This includes updated legal references and terminology across the APP, particularly around notification requirements and the transfer of duties under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. The MAPPA framework has been strengthened to reflect the addition of category 4 offenders. 

Major investigation and public protection > Managing sexual offenders and violent offenders Identifying, assessing and managing risk

This APP has been updated to ensure it is legally accurate, operationally current and aligned with national guidance. This includes updated legal references and terminology across the APP, particularly around notification requirements and the transfer of duties under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. The MAPPA framework has been strengthened to reflect the addition of category 4 offenders. 

Major investigation and public protection > Managing sexual offenders and violent offenders Introduction to managing sexual offenders and violent offenders

This APP has been reviewed and updated to ensure it is legally accurate, operationally current and aligned with national guidance. This includes updated legal references and terminology across the APP, particularly around notification requirements and the transfer of duties under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. The MAPPA framework has been strengthened to reflect the addition of category 4. 

Major investigation and public protection > Managing sexual offenders and violent offenders Managing public protection information

This APP has been updated to ensure it is legally accurate, operationally current and aligned with national guidance. This includes updated legal references and terminology across the APP, particularly around notification requirements and the transfer of duties under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. The MAPPA framework has been strengthened to reflect the addition of category 4 offenders. 

Major investigation and public protection > Managing sexual offenders and violent offenders Managing sexual offenders and violent offenders - Guidance overview

This APP has been reviewed and updated to ensure it is legally accurate, operationally current and aligned with national guidance. This includes updated legal references and terminology across the APP, particularly around notification requirements and the transfer of duties under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. The MAPPA framework has been strengthened to reflect the addition of category 4.

Major investigation and public protection > Managing sexual offenders and violent offenders Multi-agency public protection arrangements (MAPPA)

This APP has been updated to ensure it is legally accurate, operationally current and aligned with national guidance. This includes updated legal references and terminology across the APP, particularly around notification requirements and the transfer of duties under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. The MAPPA framework has been strengthened to reflect the addition of category 4 offenders. 

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