Standard: SMBs have an agreed communication strategy for managing the publication of the annual reports

32.7 Local statistics for the relevant year can be issued to any media from 9:30am on the last Thursday of October. This is when the annual report will be published and all 42 MAPPA annual reports will be made available on the MAPPA website and gov.uk website.

32.8 The MoJ Press Office will lead on media and other enquiries regarding the annual report. They will also supply Q&A briefing on national figures and wider issues to assist other agencies with such enquiries. These can be adapted to local circumstances. A template press release will also be made available for each MAPPA area. If areas require any media handling advice then they should contact MOJ press office on 020 3334 4872.