Whether there is any differentiation between offenders on the sex offenders' register in respect of (a) level of violence and (b) threat to…

The requirement to registeris an automatic requirement arising from a conviction or finding for a sexualoffence. All of the sexual offences under the law of Scotland areunderpinned by penalties that reflect the seriousness of the crime and enablethe appropriate punishment of the offender. Following registration, it is theresponsibility of the police in collaboration with the local authority socialwork services and other relevant agencies to carry out a risk assessment thatwill include an assessment of the level of violence and threat to society aswell as other factors.