How many sexual offences prevention orders have been (a) applied for and (b) granted since the Protection of Children and Prevention of Sex…

We are not aware of anySexual Offences Prevention Orders which have been applied for under the Protectionof Children and Prevention of Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2005.
The following table showsthe number of Sexual Offences Prevention Orders applied for under the SexualOffences Act 20031 from 1 May 2004broken down by force.
Force
| Applied for
| Granted

Strathclyde
| 61
| 5

Grampian
| 82
| 7

Fife
| 53
| 5

Dumfries and Galloway
| 1
| 1

Central Scotland
| 14
| 1

Northern
| 18
| 18

Lothian and Borders
| 105
| 10

Tayside
| 0
| 0

Notes:
1. Includes applicationwhich is in progress but not yet granted.
2. Includes application foran interim order which is in progress but not yet granted
3. Includes three fullorders and two interim orders.
4. Central Scotland Policehas one application in progress (with force solicitor being prepared).
5. Includes eight fullorders and two interim orders. Lothian and Borders Police have fiveapplications in progress (with force solicitor being prepared).
Sexual Offences PreventionOrders under the Protection of Children and Prevention of Sexual Offences(Scotland) Act 2005 are made by the court at the point of disposal whereasSexual Offences Prevention Orders under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 areapplied for by the police subsequent to conviction.