Adams v Attorney General (Sexual Offences Prevention Order)
Adams v Attorney General (Sexual Offences Prevention Order) [2021] SHSC 2 (19 December 2023)
The court held that, despite Mr Adams' positive progress and reduced risk assessment, he continues to pose a medium risk to female children, and the SOPO remains necessary for their protection. It is too early to reduce the order's duration, and any future application should be made closer to the end of the 10-year period after conviction, when further risk reduction may be demonstrated.
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- Sexual offences prevention order
- Notification requirements
- Risk assessment
- Rehabilitation of offenders