Summary
This report reviews the development and functioning of Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPAs) and the Public Protection Panels (MAPPPs). These organizations allow the police and National Probation Service to act jointly as the Responsible Authority for assessing and managing risks posed by sexual or violent offenders in the community. The mandate of the Panels is to: share relevant information about targeted offenders; assess the level of risk and recommend action to manage this risk; manage a media strategy, and assess the need for community disclosure. HM Prison Service was subsequently added as a Responsible Authority. This report begins with a review of organisational and partnership matters relating to MAPP arrangements and structures, how the Level 2 and 3 panels are set up, the role of the MAPPA coordinator and administration issues. The following section then covers the strategic function, looking at the Strategic Management Board, monitoring and evaluation, and training. The report then considers referral, risk assessment and management in practice. Finally, recommendations are given for improvements and future plans.