Overview of the latest changes to APP.
APP is subject to review (either scheduled or triggered) in consultation with the relevant National Policing Business Area. All amendments go through a review process and further information is available from [email protected]
More detailed changes to APP content may be recorded separately by the the APP team. If you require a copy of APP as it was on a particular date (for example, for an enquiry) please email [email protected]. All requests must be approved by the relevant Policing Standards Manager.
Latest changes to APP
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| Domestic abuse | Governance | Following a significant review, a revised version of the domestic abuse APP is now available. This replaces previous versions, which have now been archived. If you need to access historical versions, email [email protected]. |
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| Domestic abuse | Initial contact | Following a significant review, a revised version of the domestic abuse APP is now available. This replaces previous versions, which have now been archived. If you need to access historical versions, email [email protected]. |
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| Domestic abuse | Investigation | Following a significant review, a revised version of the domestic abuse APP is now available. This replaces previous versions, which have now been archived. If you need to access historical versions, email [email protected]. |
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| Domestic abuse | Issues affecting certain groups of victims (Appendix B) | Following a significant review, a revised version of the domestic abuse APP is now available. This replaces previous versions, which have now been archived. If you need to access historical versions, email [email protected]. |
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| Domestic abuse | Risks and vulnerabilities | Following a significant review, a revised version of the domestic abuse APP is now available. This replaces previous versions, which have now been archived. If you need to access historical versions, email [email protected]. |
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| Domestic abuse | Safeguarding | Following a significant review, a revised version of the domestic abuse APP is now available. This replaces previous versions, which have now been archived. If you need to access historical versions, email [email protected]. |
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| Domestic abuse | Suspect strategy | Following a significant review, a revised version of the domestic abuse APP is now available. This replaces previous versions, which have now been archived. If you need to access historical versions, email [email protected]. |
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| Domestic abuse | Victim strategy | Following a significant review, a revised version of the domestic abuse APP is now available. This replaces previous versions, which have now been archived. If you need to access historical versions, email [email protected]. |
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| Major investigation and public protection | Female genital mutilation | This APP has been reviewed to ensure it is accurate and up to date. The main changes include:
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| Major investigation and public protection > Managing sexual offenders and violent offenders | Communication and media considerations | This APP has been updated to ensure it is legally accurate, operationally current and aligned with national guidance. This includes updated legal references and terminology across the APP, particularly around notification requirements and the transfer of duties under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022. The MAPPA framework has been strengthened to reflect the addition of category 4 offenders. |