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Simple terms explainer: 

Councils must work together with the police, health services, and other agencies to manage and reduce the risk posed by serious offenders living in the community. This joint approach, Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA), helps protect the public by sharing information and coordinating support and supervision for high-risk individuals.

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

Police Scotland
Scottish Prison Service
Health Boards

Standards and frameworks

 

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