Question
7. Whether his Department plans to review licence and probation supervision arrangements for convicted sex offenders following their release from custody.
Answer
Protecting the public and victims is our top priority and probation staff now have access to the toughest range of measures ever to manage offenders, backed by over £700 million-worth of investment. To manage the most dangerous offenders convicted of sexual offences, we have introduced a strengthened supervision package, and probation officers can make use of restriction zones and GPS monitoring systems to keep the public safe.20% vibes
Verdict: AMBER (45/100)
The reply describes existing supervision arrangements for the most dangerous sex offenders after release, including a strengthened supervision package, restriction zones and GPS monitoring. It does not say whether the Department will review these arrangements after release, so the forward-looking part of the question is unanswered. The person who asked would likely need to follow up to get that commitment.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether the Department plans to review licence and probation supervision arrangements for convicted sex offenders following their release from custody. | Partially Addressed | Direct | Statements 4 and 5 describe concrete existing supervision arrangements for the most dangerous sex offenders (a strengthened supervision package, restriction zones, GPS monitoring), which bears on licence and supervision arrangements. However, the reply never says whether the Department plans to review these arrangements after release, so the forward-looking part of the question is not answered. |