What is MAPPA (Multi-agency Public Protection Arrangements)
The fundamental purpose of MAPPA is public protection and managing the risk of serious harm. MAPPA is not a statutory body in itself but is a statutory framework through which the Responsible Authorities, namely, Police Scotland, Scottish Prison Service, NHS Boards and the Local Authorities discharge their statutory responsibilities and protect the public in a co-ordinated manner.
The statutory partnership working arrangements were introduced in 2007 by virtue of Sections 10 and 11 of The Management of Offenders etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 (the 2005 Act).
The 2005 Act requires the Responsible Authorities in a local authority area to jointly establish arrangements for assessing and managing the risk posed by certain categories of individuals who are subject to MAPPA. It also provides for agencies who have a duty to co-operate (DTC) with the Responsible Authorities in relation to the management of individuals.
MAPPA operates on a pan-Lanarkshire basis; therefore it is equally applicable in both NLC and SLC.
MAPPA awareness sessions
Awarness sessions are held regularly and the following times/dates for 2026 are available for booking –
Thursday 5 March 2026 at 10am
Thursday 4 June 2026 at 2pm
Thursday 3 September 2026 at 10am
Thursday 3 December 2026 at 2pm
All events will be via Teams and last 1 hour. Staff can sign up for these events by emailing MAPPA mailbox – MAPPA.Lanarkshire@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Guidance and information
Lanarkshire MAPPA Information Leaflet 2025
Lanarkshire MAPPA Annual Report 2025
MAPPA Scotland – National Overview Report 2024-25