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SHPO - can anyone explain?

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Winnie07

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April 2022

153 posts

If an SHPO relates only to online conditions, what does this mean in terms of other day-to-day restrictions ? - any ideas anyone ?

Posted Tue October 14, 2025 6:18pmReport post

Distressed and pregnant

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November 2020

1298 posts

Hi,

it means that he can't delete browsing history, could have monitoring software installed by his visor and has to be extra cautious when online xxx

Posted Tue October 14, 2025 6:29pmReport post

Winnie07

Member since
April 2022

153 posts

Thanks Disressed ! I get the online restrictions but what about in terms of contact with minors and around public places. Would these be specified if they applied ?

Posted Tue October 14, 2025 6:49pmReport post

Distressed and pregnant

Member since
November 2020

1298 posts

Yeah they'd be specified if they applied. Just exercise a common sense approach and supervise any contact with children at gatherings and events to prevent any accusations. We go out as a family but I'm always there to supervise. Also, I'd wait to get the all clear from ss if you have any children xxx

Posted Tue October 14, 2025 7:06pmReport post

Winnie07

Member since
April 2022

153 posts

Thank you, it's for my son who lives in supported living, I am just wondering how his movements might be restricted as to where he goes. I expect someone will explain at some point. He is already on SOR x

Posted Tue October 14, 2025 7:30pmReport post

Distressed and pregnant

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November 2020

1298 posts

To the best of my knowledge unless anywhere is specifically mentioned in his SHPO he can move freely. The sor is reporting requirements rather than the SHPO xxx

Posted Tue October 14, 2025 7:35pmReport post

edel2020

Member since
March 2022

612 posts

If he is in supported housing I would be interested to know if he has someone to handle his affairs? Does anyone have power of attorney for him?

Sadly, you cannot rely on someone to explain it all at some point. Ideally you need to get hold of a copy of the SHPO and read it for yourself.

The rules for the SOR, which are seperate from the SHPO, can be found online, although interpreting what they mean in practice can be difficult.

You are likely to get different opinions from the police, probation and social workers, as to what the rules are. For impartial advice though, you can always use the Unlock website or this forum. :-)

Posted Wed October 15, 2025 11:07amReport post

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