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The Order for Lifelong Restriction requires risk management of serious violent and sexual offending to protect the public from serious harm. Introduced in 2006, the OLR is available to the high court.  Find out more here rma.scot/abo/podcast-a-…

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✅ Friday Fact! An indeterminate sentence has no set end point such as a life sentence or Order for Lifelong Restriction (OLR). Some offenders will spend longer in prison than the initial punishment part set by the judge. Some may never be released.

🎧 The team are talking about the potential dangers of online social spaces in our latest #RMAScot podcast episodes: rma.scot/abo/podcast-a-… Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and our website 🎧

🎧 New Podcast Episodes! Our Research Team are talking about online spaces to consider the impact on vulnerable populations, safeguards and restrictions; and how legislation must be shaped to help keep communities safe in the digital age. Listen: rma.scot/abo/podcast-a-…

There’s a range of circumstances that might cause a Judge to instruct a Risk Assessment Order which could lead to an Order for Lifelong Restriction. The Judge will consider if the person may meet the risk criteria, which is set out in legislation: rma.scot/protecting-the…

What is the Risk Assessment Report? rma.scot/what-is-the-ri…

The Risk Assessment Order (RAO) is the first step when a Judge is considering imposing an Order for Lifelong Restriction (OLR), and it can only be made by the High Court. Have a read about why a Judge might make an RAO, here: rma.scot/protecting-the…

When someone is sentenced to an Order for Lifelong Restriction, the judge must set a punishment part. This is the minimum length of time that the individual must spend in custody. In this article, we look at how this is determined, and what happens next: rma.scot/what-is-a-puni…

The Order for Lifelong Restriction (OLR) is designed to protect the public from the risk of serious harm. It's indeterminate, which means there's no fixed date for release from prison, but a minimum term the individual must serve in custody. Read more: rma.scot/the-punishment…

Could you contribute to the work of a vital public body that helps to ensure the safety of the public? Scottish Ministers are seeking up to three Members to join the board of the Risk Management Authority @RMAScotland. Apply now: ow.ly/hg2V50Xuy9g #PublicAppointment

Looking for an opportunity to contribute to public protection in 2026? We're looking for people with experience in criminal justice practice or policy, or Forensic or Clinical Psychology or Psychiatry to join the #RMAScot Board: rma.scot/vacancy-board-…

Join the #RMAScot Board to set the strategic direction of the organisation and help Make Scotland Safer🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 We're looking for people with experience in criminal justice practice or policy, or Forensic or Clinical Psychology or Psychiatry. Take a look: rma.scot/vacancy-board-…

Could you contribute to the work of a vital public body that helps to ensure the safety of the public? Scottish Ministers are seeking up to three Members to join the board of the Risk Management Authority @RMAScotland. Apply now: ow.ly/hg2V50Xuy9g #PublicAppointment

Register now for our first webinar of 2026! 👇 Children, Capacity and Justice: Reflections from a Comparative Placement between Türkiye and Scotland with Dr Kemal Saruhan. Drawing on legal, clinical and policy frameworks, the session will discuss the age-related criminal responsibility structures in both countries; the differing roles of child psychiatry, social work and legal actors; and how Scotland’s Children’s Hearings System provides an integrated, child-centred model. The webinar will also consider what lessons may be transferable across systems and the wider implications for practitioners and policymakers working with vulnerable children. 🗓️ Thu 29 Jan 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Book your free place now at TicketTailor: buff.ly/on6Ysbp

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#RMAScot Accredited Assessors complete risk assessments that provide a high quality report to the high court when an Order for Lifelong Restriction is considered. We're currently looking for psychiatry or psychology professionals to become accredited: rma.scot/become-an-accr…

This year marked the 20th anniversary of #RMAScot and we're proud to have grown to become a key partner in Scotland’s public protection landscape. Have a read of our blog to find out more about our work, our 20th Anniversary and what’s to come next: rma.scot/reflecting-on-…

Sharing on behalf of our colleagues at the Scottish Social Work Partnership (Social Work Scotland, OCSWA and COSLA). They are leading a national conversation to inform a new strategic plan for social work. Your voice matters! Have your say 👇 buff.ly/0M0zKRQ