MAPPA guidance

Guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice setting out appropriate levels of seniority for attendees of MAPPA meetings. A police or probation representative of senior rank should chair the meeting. The level of seniority required for the police chair or attendees depends on the level of risk posed by the offenders being considered. In some instances, an inspector (or equivalent) will be required. A superintendent (or equivalent) is required for those offenders posing the highest risk of harm.

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