This policy was last reviewed in April 2026.
Next review April 2029.
Amendment May 2026: information was added into section 1. Introduction in relation to information to be provided to the police, and into section 2. Violent Sexual Offender Register Team in relation to offenders under the age of 18.
1. Introduction
Under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, those offenders who are cautioned or convicted of specific, sexual offences against a child or an adult, are made subject to the Sexual Offenders Register. This registration requires the offender by law, to notify the Police of the following:
- any change to their name or address;
- any address where they may reside for seven or more occasions, in any 12 month period;
- National Insurance number;
- any intention to travel abroad;
- bank card details;
- passport information.
For further information, contact your local Police ViSOR Team.
2. Violent Sex Offender Register Team
ViSOR teams risk assess and manage Registered Sex Offenders and violent offenders who fall under Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements.
All agencies must inform the police if they are aware of a sexual offender who has changed their address, or who is planning to move or travel abroad, without first, informing the police.
The above also applies to offenders under the age of 18 if they have been convicted cautioned for a relevant sexual offence, they will be subject to the same conditions as an adult over 18.
