/CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 90 0 obj /PitStop 7 0 R Y'#f@ksx`sa^w=)fs.Sp00[A|=8@Q;)VB"&Hl *-]5&T?HVb0: 6)dh HFkOY X"?3m3HXS/@J!vv!z7,\^_>@o+ , Protecting Vulnerable Groups: Scottish Vetting and Barring Scheme: Analysis of the Consultation. endobj >> /Contents 134 0 R [11], The Criminal Records Bureau was established under Part V of the Police Act 1997 and was launched in March 2002, following public concern about the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 /Resources 239 0 R /Parent 18 0 R endobj More information regarding barring referrals can be found in our barring referrals guidance. << << << /Resources 203 0 R /Resources 185 0 R /Rotate 0 /Count 10 /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] During the application Disclosure Scotland's partner agency TransUnion will try to verify your identity online so your application can be processed more quickly. /Parent 22 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /GS7 151 0 R /Resources 329 0 R << /Resources 271 0 R /Contents 296 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page 'iIV95<=Zwb6OKNle8g1vRU^)QOV4;o.gm_o6v/c[X"W+Sdpy\c+9ykZ7Nh4Ay3g`VR 7!? /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 21 0 R /Rotate 0 Checks and certification for the disclosure service including basic, standard and enhanced levels. If you live in England or Wales, apply for your criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Protecting Vulnerable Groups: Scottish Vetting and Barring Scheme: Analysis of the Consultation endobj It makes provision for the following matters concerning the protection of vulnerable /ModDate (D:20060821151712+01'00') /quotesingle 96 /grave 128 /bullet /dagger /daggerdbl /ellipsis /emdash /endash << /Im1 137 0 R You may want to have a pen and paper with you to take a note of your reference number at the end of the process. /Resources 311 0 R Acrobat Distiller 7.0 (Windows) ), Devolution in Practice 2006: Public Policy Differences within the UK, The Impact of Devolution on Social Policy, Devolution and approaches to social policy, Public Inquiries into Residential Abuse of Children, Criminal justice in post-devolutionary Scotland, The Public Inquiry into the Shootings at Dunblane Primary School on 13 March 1996, Department for Education and Schools, Department of Health and Home Office, Vetting and Barring Scheme Remodelling Review Report and Recommendations, Department for Education and Schools, Department of Health, Home Office, The Protection of Children Act 1999: A Practical Guide to the Act for all Organisations Working with Children, Department of Health Social Services and Public Safety, Choosing to Protect: A Guide to Using the Protection of Children Northern Ireland [POC NI] Service, Coalition Government in Northern Ireland: social policy and the lowest common denomiator thesis, Devolution and Social Citizenship in the UK, Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Bill: Key Issues, Spice Briefing, The Government of Scotland: Public Policy Making after Devolution, Policy convergence and divergences in Scotland under devolution, Policy convergence, transfer and learning in the UK under devolution, Does devolution make a difference? /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 /Contents 276 0 R /Contents 198 0 R /Kids [21 0 R 22 0 R 23 0 R 24 0 R 25 0 R] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] You appear to be using an unsupported browser, and it may not be able to display this site properly. /Contents 220 0 R /Parent 24 0 R >> /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> << /Type /Pages /Type /Pages On 17 June 2013, the DBS update service was launched, intended to improve the ease of applying for criminal record checks and create significant savings. << If you have a conviction you think may be eligible for a disregard, you can find out more and apply for a disregard at gov.scot. << Arrangements for protecting children in organisations, such as using criminal records, in staff recruitment (vetting), and barring certain individuals from certain posts, have undergone significant expansion in the United Kingdom since the turn of the millennium. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj /Resources 247 0 R /Parent 15 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> /Resources 353 0 R >> /Type /Page /Font << /Type /Page << /Type /Page << 24 0 obj 122 0 obj /Rotate 0 /Rotate 0 There are four levels of DBS checks, Basic, endobj /Contents 268 0 R 119 0 obj ^by'?K~~5y |8ESUi7wlM?\! Disclosure Scotland runs free training webinars to help employers understand the different types of disclosure. 49 0 obj /Rotate 0 /Parent 19 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Kids [120 0 R 121 0 R 122 0 R 123 0 R 124 0 R 125 0 R 126 0 R 127 0 R 128 0 R 129 0 R] /Rotate 0 /Parent 22 0 R The aim is that this service will reduce the need for unnecessary and ineligible Standard or Enhanced checks. /Parent 19 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] << >> hasContentIssue true, Copyright Cambridge University Press 2013. endobj Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, some criminal convictions can be treated as 'spent' meaning they're not relevant to basic disclosure after a certain length of time. /Resources 209 0 R /Contents 196 0 R >> 43 0 obj Spent convictions are not included on a basic disclosure. /Rotate 0 << /Type /Page << /Type /Page There must be a recruiting organisation who needs the applicant to get the check. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] The DBS eligibility tool can be used to determine what type of check a role could be eligible for, as can our eligibility guidance. 62 0 obj /Resources 327 0 R << 41 0 obj /Contents 360 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 20 0 R This is not a credit check. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] An individual cannot apply for an Enhanced DBS check by themselves. /F0 163 0 R 59 0 obj experience. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 15 0 R An Enhanced DBS check is suitable for people working with children or adults in certain circumstances such as those in receipt of healthcare or personal care. /Resources 349 0 R Please note: Advisers who answer calls to the sensitive applications line cannot answer queries that do not relate to sensitive applications.Transgender applicants are protected in legislation and are not obliged to include details indicating a previous gender in their application form.DBS has a process in place which allows any details indicating a previous gender to be checked without being disclosed on the completed certificate.They are, however, required by law to provide all name details to DBS in their current and any previous identity. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] << /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] << endobj /Rotate 0 101 0 obj << 2006-08-21T15:17:12+01:00 /Resources 345 0 R Disclosure Scotland continually monitor PVG scheme members' records for vetting information including criminal convictions that may affect their suitability to work with vulnerable groups. endobj 63 0 obj Friday 9am to 3:30pm. /Parent 20 0 R /Rotate 0 /Parent 25 0 R You can change your cookie settings at any time. /Type /Page endobj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj /Contents 348 0 R /Contents 250 0 R endobj 45 0 obj 18 0 obj This is then sent to DBS through a Registered Body. /Parent 22 0 R /Resources 193 0 R You have accepted additional cookies. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] << /XObject << << >> Webintroduced in the Scottish Parliament on 25 September 2006 5 12. >> It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Vetting and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB] Well send you a link to a feedback form. 125 0 obj You can pay by credit or debit card. << /Count 10 endobj 58 0 obj Organisations can also apply by email for standard and enhanced disclosures. << /Type /Catalog /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> The Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 says a child under the age of 12 years cannot commit an offence. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] If TransUnion verifies your identity online, you do not need to send copies of your identity documents to Disclosure Scotland. /Parent 17 0 R /F2 165 0 R /Resources 255 0 R endobj /Kids [60 0 R 61 0 R 62 0 R 63 0 R 64 0 R 65 0 R 66 0 R 67 0 R 68 0 R 69 0 R] /Annots [170 0 R] 88 0 obj /Type /Pages /ProcSet [/PDF /Text] /Contents 256 0 R >> /MediaBox [0 0 1210.39 841.89] PART D - APPLICANTS CURRENT AND DELIVERY ADDRESS . /Contents 202 0 R [citation needed], On 1 February 2018, the National Audit Office published an investigation report that was highly critical of the DBS.[16][17]. 98 0 obj >> Disclosure Scotland are closed on all Glasgow public holidays. 113 0 obj 3E4\5/oAP& RnW`/tOdcG/;BHK G|kft-d& ec)sZh#f84Be?IVp'Dd#P\(nOh*\G*3tieJ+Y@|~u /a#O:>:UWM@J >zy}ES%4|=v"1;%rVi5P!#Se@==. /Type /Page /Rotate 0 /Rotate 0 Recruiters should only request a DBS check on an individual when they are legally allowed to do so they must be entitled by law to ask an individual to reveal their full criminal history. >> Webdo you have a Scottish vetting and barring number? /Parent 23 0 R endobj The quickest way you can apply for basic disclosures and apply for PVG is online. /Rotate 0 >> The PVG Scheme is for people doing 'regulated work' with children and protected adults. 102 0 obj /Parent 18 0 R endobj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] << /Kids [90 0 R 91 0 R 92 0 R 93 0 R 94 0 R 95 0 R 96 0 R 97 0 R 98 0 R 99 0 R] /Type /Pages /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Icircumflex /Idieresis /Eth /Ntilde /Ograve /Oacute /Ocircumflex /Otilde /Odieresis /multiply /Kids [26 0 R 27 0 R 28 0 R 29 0 R] << endobj WebDisclosure and Barring Service - Update Subscription Number and Form References; Scottish Vetting and Barring Number; From 4 th April 2019 or shortly thereafter, the NR3 Register held by the National Anti - Fraud Network will hold the following personal data about individuals who have their application or renewal refused or have a licence revoked:- /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> << /Parent 20 0 R We use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. WebOne research strand is the protection of children in community settings and includes the systems for vetting adults working with children and barring unsuitable people from such positions. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] 66 0 obj /Kids [100 0 R 101 0 R 102 0 R 103 0 R 104 0 R 105 0 R 106 0 R 107 0 R 108 0 R 109 0 R] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page Isle of Man Government - DBS checks FAQs /Type /Page >> >> << /Adieresis /Aring /AE /Ccedilla /Egrave /Eacute /Ecircumflex /Edieresis /Igrave /Iacute endobj Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}532428.1N 25921.3W / 53.407806N 2.989250W / 53.407806; -2.989250, The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is a non-departmental public body of the Home Office of the United Kingdom. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions each year by processing and issuing DBS checks for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. << /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 12 0 R /Parent 21 0 R >> 56 0 obj endobj /Parent 22 0 R /Contents 272 0 R /Parent 19 0 R /Contents 232 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 237 0 R This helps organisations to employ the right people for certain types of work, like working with children or protected adults. BBC News - Q&A: Vetting and barring scheme /Contents 316 0 R 73 0 obj /Resources 351 0 R /Parent 20 0 R /Type /Page /Parent 25 0 R endobj /Resources 233 0 R /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] This is known as asking an exempted question.. If TransUnion is not able to verify your identity online, you'll need to send copies of your identity documents to Disclosure Scotland. /Parent 11 0 R stream << /Type /Page >> /Contents 254 0 R 95 0 obj /Parent 25 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Has data issue: true /Rotate 0 /Type /Page /Rotate 0 3 0 obj /Type /Page Read our policy on Social media use. << [21], The standard DBS check is primarily for positions of high responsibility (for example, accountancy and security). Getting a disregard means these convictions will not show on any criminal record checks issued by Disclosure Scotland. Huntley had been suspected of a string of offences including rape, indecent assault and burglary. According to the National Audit Office investigation, the modernisation programme is now running three and a half years late and expected costs have increased by 229 million. WebAlso, a Vetting and Barring Scheme contact centre is now live for queries about the Scheme on 0300 123 1111 (Lo-call) available Monday to Friday between 8am and 5.30pm, to help /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] << /Contents 176 0 R endobj Alternatively, you can complete the DBS paper referral form and send to: << >> << /Type /Page [4] It has offices in Liverpool[5] and Royal Wootton Bassett. /Type /Page Disclosure Scotlands Business Plan explains the key objectives for 2022/23 and how Disclosure Scotland will achieve them. << >> /Author (Scottish Executive) /Resources 195 0 R The police decide what (if any) additional information will be added to the certificate using the Quality Assurance Framework. >> /Font << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page Click 'Accept all cookies' to agree to all cookies that collect anonymous data. PO Box 3963 30 0 obj << >> /Type /Page law 99 0 obj A list of DBS contact information can be found on the DBS GOV.UK homepage. /Rotate 0 /Type /Pages 11 0 obj /Type /Pages >> Published online by Cambridge University Press: /Count 50 This is when someone applies for an Enhanced DBS check to work with children or adults in certain circumstances, such as those in receipt of healthcare or personal care, and the check reveals relevant information that results in the individual being considered for inclusion on one or both of the Barred Lists. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 190 0 R >> /Type /Page << >> Most of the information you will need about criminal record checks or disclosure is in these pages. /GS6 150 0 R 92 0 obj /Rotate 0 >> >> endobj << /Type /Page The new eligibility guidance applies to both staff and volunteer roles. We use some essential cookies to make this website work. /Type /Page View all Google Scholar citations /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] There must be a recruiting organisation who needs the applicant to get the check.