Control of Sex Offenders Flashcards
who is on the sex offenders register
Persons who have been convicted of a specified sexual offence.
Persons who have been found guilty of the specified sexual offence by reason of insanity
Persons who have a disability to have committed the act who have been charged with an offence.
Persons who have been cautioned with an offence in England and Wales and Northern Ireland.
What is a person subject to the requirements of a sex offender called
A relevant person
In relation to Notification periods what happens when the (sex offenders) what happens to the period of a person under 18
It is halved.
Persons who have a Notification period of 10 years (sex offenders) will have been sentenced for how long
Over 6 months but less than 30 months.
What happens if a sex offender has been sentenced to over 30 months
Then they have an indefinite notification period.
What happens if a sex offender has been sentenced to under 6 months
Then they have a 7 year notification period.
What happens if a sex offender has been cautioned
Then they have a two year notification period.
When does the date of a notification period start
Generally from the conviction date
How long does a sex offender have for initial notification
3 days.
How long does a sex offender have to notify the Police of changes
3 days
What is a qualifying period for a sex offender staying at a premises
7 days or more and more than 2 times in a 12 months period.
What are the period notification requirements
Every year unless a notification has occurred within that year.
How can a sex offender give notification
Attend the Police station in the Local Police area to his home address, if he does not have a home address to the Police station in the local area in relation to the court he was sentenced.
It is an oral notification to a Police officer
How can a sex offender give notification if they have stayed away from their address for 7 days or more
They can give notification to the Local Police area that their new address is at
What power do the Police have when a sex offender attends the Police Station to give notification
They can take fingerprints and a photograph including an iris scan to confirm identity.
Can someone who was convicted of a relevant offence abroad be placed on the sex offenders notification even though they did not commit the offence in England or Wales
Yes provided it was a schedule 3 offence, then the Cheif Constable can apply to the court.
Can someone with an indefinite notification period have it reviewed to be discharged?
Yes after 15 years from conviction and it is reviewed by the Police.
Can the Police force entry to check on a RSO
The Police may apply for a Warrant if there have been two failed attempts to gain access.
Who may apply for the warrant with a RSO
Senior officer no below the rank of Superintendent.
Does a Warrant for RSO grant power of seizure
Nope - If a crime is discovered its Section 19
What is the minimum term of a SHPO
5 years.
What is the maximum term of a SHPO
there is not a max term
What is the maximum term of a travel restriction for a SHPO
5 years but it can be extended for 5 years at a time.
Does a person have to have have been convicted for a SRO
No
How long does a SRO last
A minimum of two years.
