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(1)In this section—
“relevant sexual or violent offender” has the meaning given by section 68, and
“responsible authority”, in relation to any area, means the chief officer of police and the local probation board for that area acting jointly.
(2)The responsible authority for each area must establish arrangements for the purpose of assessing and managing the risks posed in that area by—
(a)relevant sexual or violent offenders, and
(b)other persons who, by reason of offences committed by them (wherever committed), are considered by the responsible authority to be persons who may cause serious harm to the public.
(3)The responsible authority for each area must keep the arrangements established by it under review with a view to monitoring their effectiveness and making any changes to them that appear necessary or expedient.
(4)As soon as practicable after the end of the period of 12 months beginning with the coming into force of this section and each subsequent period of 12 months, the responsible authority for each area must—
(a)prepare a report on the discharge by it during that period of the functions conferred by this section, and
(b)publish the report in that area.
(5)The report must include—
(a)details of the arrangements established by the responsible authority, and
(b)information of such descriptions as the Secretary of State has notified to the responsible authority that he wishes to be included in the report.
(6)The Secretary of State may issue guidance to responsible authorities on the discharge of the functions conferred by this section.
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