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Simple terms explainer: 

Councils must assess and manage risks for individuals under lifelong restriction orders, working with the Risk Management Authority. This includes creating detailed plans to protect the public and support rehabilitation.

Legal status

Statutory


Duty category

Criminal justice

Community planning


Duty type

Organisational


Social determinant of health

Social and community context

Emerging policy and legislation


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Bodies with shared interest

Association of Local Authority Risk Managers (ALARM)

Police Scotland

Scottish Prison Service

Standards and frameworks

 

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