Commentary on Sections Schedule 1: Schedule 3A to the Sexual Offences Act 2003, as inserted Paragraph 4: Initial review: notice of decision
This paragraph requires the Chief Constable to inform the offender of a decision within 12 weeks of the date of application. If the Chief Constable discharges the notification requirements, the offender ceases to be subject to them from that date. If the Chief Constable decides not to discharge, he must inform the offender of the reasons for the decision.