Purpose
The Post Sentence Authority will replace the existing Detention and Supervision Order Division of the Adult Parole Board (APB) and will hold all the powers currently assigned to that Division of the APB, including:
- reviewing and monitoring the progress of offenders on post-sentence orders;
- monitoring compliance with and administering the conditions of supervision orders;
- giving directions and instructions to offenders in accordance with authorisation given under a supervision order;
- making decisions to ensure the carrying into effect of the conditions of supervision orders;
- reporting on the performance and administration of the post-sentence scheme.