Implementation
Inter-Departmental Group on Sexual Offending
In 2003 the Home Secretary established the Inter-Departmental
Ministerial Group on Sexual Offending. Part of the role
of this group will be to ensure the effective and timely
implementation of the Act and to monitor the impact
of the Act’s provisions following implementation.
The purpose of the group is far broader than implementing
the legislation, however, and is focussed on promoting
and co-ordinating a wide range of cross-government action
to tackle sexual offending, and provide appropriate
support for the victims of sexual crimes. Much is already
happening, but the group will be able to co-ordinate
the action more strategically and deal with issues of
common concern to departments.
The group will also have scope to commission and oversee
work on genuinely cross-cutting issues.
Where there is work already taking place (such as through
the Task Force on Child Protection on the Internet or
the Inter-departmental working group on young people
who sexually abuse) the group will not duplicate, but
will be kept informed to maintain the full picture of
ongoing work.
Baroness Scotland will chair the group and the deputy
chair will be Paul Goggins, both of the Home Office.
Other departments represented are:
Statutory Instruments Relating to Part 2 of the Sexual
Offences Act 2003
These links will take you outside of the Home Office
website.
Rules of Court
Providing forms for the police and courts to use with
the civil orders provided for in Part 2 of the Act:
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