[88C Review of the indefinite notification requirements: procedure and grounds]

[88C  Review of the indefinite notification requirements: procedure and grounds]

[(1)     The relevant chief constable must no later than the date of discharge—

(a)     make a notification continuation order in respect of the relevant sex offender; or

(b)     notify the relevant sex offender that the offender ceases to be subject to the notification requirements of this Part on the date of discharge.

(2)     A notification continuation order is an order making the relevant sex offender subject to the notification requirements of this Part for a fixed period of not more than 15 years from the date which would, but for the order, have been the date of discharge.

(3)     The relevant chief constable may make a notification continuation order only if satisfied, on the balance of probabilities, that the relevant sex offender poses a risk of sexual harm to the public, or any particular members of the public, in the United Kingdom.

(4)     In deciding whether to make a notification continuation order, the relevant chief constable must take into account—

(a)     the seriousness of the offence (or offences)—

(i)     of which the relevant sex offender

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