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SoTired

Member since
March 2021

387 posts

Posted Sat January 20, 2024 4:35pmReport post

Hi all,

Quick clarifying query: if your son is no longer under probation, can they still ban you from going abroad. Had queried with PPU about summer holidays abroad and guidelines and he has replied that my son is banned from going abroad regardless of whether under probation.

This is not part of his shpo.



My feeling is that this is not right but just wanted your advice. Not that we can afford a holiday abroad but was sending out feelers.



Hope you're all well.

xx

Just want an end to it

Member since
October 2023

212 posts

Posted Sat January 20, 2024 5:15pmReport post

Why is he banned? Was this a stipulation?

if it's not in his SHPO then the SOR just says you have to tell the police at least 7 days before departure.

Mandymoo

Member since
September 2021

295 posts

Posted Sat January 20, 2024 6:25pmReport post

No they can't ban him from going if not in his SHPO. He has to tell the police when and where he's going at least 7 days before he travels. My son had this same problem

SoTired

Member since
March 2021

387 posts

Posted Sun January 21, 2024 1:39amReport post

Thanks ladies, I did think this would be the case.

Just another hurdle/battle to jump/go through haha (sighs)

xx

Strawberriesandcream

Member since
January 2024

3 posts

Posted Sun January 21, 2024 2:24amReport post

I think the only restrictions will be countries like the USA and Canada. If you're going for more than 7 days the police need to be informed

Dexter

Member since
November 2021

24 posts

Posted Sun January 21, 2024 1:20pmReport post

Hi my son went on holiday while on probation as long as nothing is on shpo it's fine you just need to report it on Sor and if travelling abroad check if need a visa as some countries do if you google it a site called unlock tells you all countries that require a visa and if they ask questions about your criminal record we went to Mexico last year with no problem enjoy your holiday