30.5 The MIG is hosted by the National MAPPA team and chaired jointly by the Heads of the National MAPPA team. Representatives from the RA agencies (prison, police and probation) in different MAPPA areas can attend. In most cases, the MAPPA co-ordinator should attend. The MAPPA Co-ordinator should prioritise attendance and send a suitable deputy if unable to attend. Attendees are expected to disseminate key information from the MIG to local areas.

30.6 Its tasks are to:

• Ensure that appropriate MAPPA processes are developed, defined and issued to all RA and DTC agencies and all other relevant partners and stakeholders.
• Promote the consistent implementation of best practice in MAPPA arrangements throughout England and Wales and to develop cross border co-operation within the UK.
• Promote the effective use and development of ViSOR.
• Discuss new initiatives and share best practice.
• Provide the latest initiatives and updates from across PPG and the police service managing sexual and violent offenders.