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
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| 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:
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |