Part 2Public order etc.

Chapter 3Other provisions

Control of sex offenders

79Information about release: power to require giving of specified information

1

Section 96 of the 2003 Act (information about release or transfer) is amended in accordance with subsections (2) and (3).

2

After subsection (2) there is inserted—

2A

The regulations may make provision requiring the person who is responsible for an offender, in giving notice under the regulations, to provide—

a

any information about the offender, or

b

a photograph of any part of the offender.

2B

In subsection (2A), “photograph” is to be construed in accordance with section 88(2).

3

After subsection (3) there is inserted—

4

The regulations may make different provision for different purposes.