Identification of MOSOVO offenders

Summary

This module provides guidance for officers and staff managing sexual offenders and violent offenders (MOSOVO) to ensure offenders are categorized and managed appropriately under multi-agency public protection arrangements (MAPPA). It outlines the qualifying periods for supervision and defines types of offenders, such as registered sexual offenders (RSOs) and registered violent offenders (RVOs). Management is informed by national policies, including the Sexual Offences Act 2003 and Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008. The classification of offenders is critical for risk assessment and management involving multiple agencies, ensuring public safety and effective oversight of potentially dangerous individuals.

Key principles

• 1MOSOVO officers must understand different offender types and their management requirements.
• 2Identification of offenders is governed by national policies and legal frameworks.
• 3Multi-agency collaboration is essential in managing risk and providing oversight for offenders.

Defined terms

Registered sexual offender (RSO)

A person required to comply with notification requirements set out in the Sexual Offences Act (SOA) 2003, Part 2.

Registered violent offender (RVO)

A person subject to a violent offender order (VOO) under the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008, Part 7.

Potentially dangerous person (PDP)

An individual whose behavior raises reasonable grounds to believe they may commit an offense that will cause serious harm.

Prolific and other priority offenders (PPOs)

Individuals who commit a disproportionate number of acquisitive crimes compared to the general offending population.

MAPPA

Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements, which coordinate the management of sexual and violent offenders.