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ALT MAPPA cases should be managed at the lowest level necessary to deliver an effective risk management plan.. While serious offences can make reduction challenging, keeping cases at too high a level unnecessarily can limit capacity. Equally, reducing too early can undermine risk management. Decisions must be based on clear evidence of progress and stability.
ALT Case example: Malik was sentenced to a long prison term for sexual activity with a child under the age of 13. There were a large number of co-defendants and the case attracted media coverage. Malik was initially managed at MAPPA Level 2 and released to approved premises with strict licence conditions.
ALT Malik was carefully monitored during his time at the approved premise. He complied with licence conditions and made sustained progress. He completed an offence‑focused programme, developed protective factors, and engaged well with probation and partner agencies. Regular multi‑agency liaison confirmed consistent positive progress.
ALT After four Level 2 meetings, Malik’s case was reduced to MAPPA Level 1. The rationale was that the risk management plan was in place and being delivered effectively. The risk and complexity of the case were no longer at a level that required formal multi-agency meetings. The positive working relationships that had developed through MAPPA continued at Level 1 and active collaboration continued.
ALT A growing crisis in custody A blog by Kellie Reeve, lead inspector for court custody facilities and Shaun Thomson, health and social care inspector and mental health nurse.
ALT This image shows Crown Court Usage for England & Wales for 1 April 2026. In England and Wales, out of 516 total, 338 have Judges, 85 have recorders, and 93 courtrooms are not sitting. In London, out of 145 total, 87 have Judges, 20 have recorders, and 38 courtrooms are not sitting. In the Midlands, out of 76 total, 53 have Judges, 13 have recorders, and 10 courtrooms are not sitting. In the North East, out of 62 total, 41 have Judges, 15 have recorders, and 6 courtrooms are not sitting. In the North West, out of 69 total, 48 have Judges, 9 have recorders, and 12 courtrooms are not sitting. In the South East, out of 90 total, 63 have Judges, 15 have recorders, and 12 courtrooms are not sitting. In Wales, out of 23 total, 9 have Judges, 7 have recorders, and 7 courtrooms are not sitting. In Western England, out of 51 total, 37 have Judges, 6 have recorders, and 8 courtrooms are not sitting.
