/MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] The changes follow a 2011 review of the 2006 Act and the subsequent vetting and barring regime by independent criminality information management expert Sunita Mason, called A common sense approach. Whilst it is right to prevent people with such histories from working with children, this is a more modest outcome than the public discussion of vetting and barring suggests. /CC 14 0 R % endobj << Find out more about what will change. /Rotate 0 /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj /Rotate 0 Policies and Guidance - News /Rotate 0 You can change your cookie settings at any time. /acircumflex /atilde /adieresis /aring /ae /ccedilla /egrave /eacute /ecircumflex /edieresis /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 273 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 19 0 obj /Contents 208 0 R 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. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /ExtGState << /Resources 325 0 R The Scottish scheme places the onus on the employer or organisation to make sure vetting is carried out - individuals will not be held responsible. 61 0 obj The certificate may also contain non-conviction information supplied by relevant police forces, if it is deemed relevant and ought to be contained in the certificate. /ColorSpace << Webintroduced in the Scottish Parliament on 25 September 2006 5 12. An enhanced check may only be applied for if the applicant's job role is specified in both the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 and the Police Act 1997. QUICK GUIDE FOR COMPLETING: ENHANCED DISCLOSURE >> WebVetting and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks This document provides guidance about aspects of the vetting of staff and the use of Disclosure and Barring /Contents 282 0 R /Parent 17 0 R /Parent 11 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 << /Type /Page /Contents 134 0 R /Rotate 0 /Parent 22 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 /Contents 338 0 R /Type /Page There are two DBS Barred Lists: one for adults, and one for children. DBS also maintains the Adults and Childrens Barred Lists, and makes considered decisions as to whether an individual should be included on one or both of these lists and barred from engaging in regulated activity. [23] An individual may only be checked against one or both barred lists if their job role is classified as a "Regulated Activity" with children and/or adults under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, as amended. endobj /Count 10 The minimum age at which someone can be asked to apply for a criminal record check is 16 years old. /Resources 207 0 R >> endobj 24 0 obj /Type /Page This is when an employer, volunteer manager, or other organisation has concerns that someone has either caused harm or has the potential to cause harm to vulnerable groups and submits a barring referral to DBS. Your employer may not accept a basic disclosure check if it's from the wrong service. /quotesingle 96 /grave 128 /bullet /dagger /daggerdbl /ellipsis /emdash /endash 117 0 obj Alternatively, you can complete the DBS paper referral form and send to: 25 0 obj 97 0 obj << WebTHE VETTING AND BARRING SCHEME (PARTS 1, 2, 4 AND 6 ) The Bichard Inquiry 7. /Resources 277 0 R >> endobj /Parent 25 0 R Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 If you live in England or Wales, apply for your criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. >> /PDFDocEncoding 10 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 270 0 R PART D - APPLICANTS CURRENT AND DELIVERY ADDRESS . A list of DBS contact information can be found on the DBS GOV.UK homepage. << Scottish Executive [20], The basic DBS check will disclose any convictions or conditional cautions deemed to be unspent according to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Disclosure and Barring Service helps employers make safer recruitment decisions. Email: response@disclosurescotland.gov.scot, Phone: 0300 020 0040 Find out about call charges, Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm 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. >> /Parent 17 0 R >> /Parent 25 0 R /Rotate 0 Amendment of the definition of School Care Accommodation. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 >> /Producer (Acrobat Distiller 7.0 \(Windows\)) /Parent 19 0 R /Contents [152 0 R 153 0 R 154 0 R 155 0 R 156 0 R 157 0 R 158 0 R 159 0 R 160 0 R 161 0 R] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj Dont include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details. Anyone can apply for a basic disclosure certificate. endobj /Parent 16 0 R >> /Type /Page /Parent 21 0 R /F5 167 0 R "useRatesEcommerce": false endobj /Contents 196 0 R endobj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] You can pay by credit or debit card. 84 0 obj /Resources 305 0 R Recommendation 19 states /Type /Page /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> How to complete a DBS Form - oursafesite.org /Resources 329 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 13 0 R /Parent 13 0 R Find out about our commitment to Welsh language scheme. /Contents 356 0 R You can apply online for a basic disclosure about yourself. >> endobj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj /Rotate 0 /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] For a job based in England or Wales, apply to theDisclosure and Barring Service. /Parent 15 0 R If you receive a DBS certificate with a conviction that doesn't relate to you, you should also inform the person who requested that you complete the form as soon as possible.The phone line for certificate disputes is open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday only. endobj 70 0 obj The aim is that this service will reduce the need for unnecessary and ineligible Standard or Enhanced checks. /Type /Page 7 0 obj /Resources 313 0 R Note: Your feedback will help us make improvements on this site. /Resources 349 0 R 16 0 obj << << /Rotate 0 /Rotate 0 << DBS and the Premier League are working to enhance football clubs approach to safeguarding vulnerable people. >> /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CS0 [/Separation /PANTONE#20535#20C /DeviceCMYK 138 0 R] 6. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj 108 0 obj /Count 10 /Contents 330 0 R Webdo you have a Scottish vetting and barring number? /Resources 255 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] This is known as asking an exempted question.. /Parent 25 0 R /CS1 [/Separation /PANTONE#20535#20CV /DeviceCMYK 139 0 R] A Basic DBS check is for any purpose, including employment. << 62 0 obj /florin /fraction /guilsinglleft /guilsinglright /minus /perthousand /quotedblbase /quotedblleft /quotedblright /quoteleft endobj WebTo submit an online referral, create a DBS online account and once logged in, select submit a referral. 83 0 obj /Rotate 0 << [3] The DBS started operating on 1 December 2012. /GS7 151 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] A standard check may only be applied for if the applicant's job role is specified in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, as amended. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Current Address - please note that this will be the delivery address of the for this article. << /Resources 209 0 R /Resources 275 0 R /Type /Page /Contents 194 0 R endobj /Metadata 3 0 R endobj It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. 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. /Parent 19 0 R << >> /Parent 20 0 R Your cookie preferences have been saved. /Encoding 10 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Find out about call charges, Note: Your feedback will help us make improvements on this site. The chief executive is personally accountable to the Scottish Parliament for the efficient and effective operation and financial management of Disclosure Scotland and for performance against key targets. 103 0 obj /Contents 210 0 R /Contents 272 0 R 23 0 obj /Resources 185 0 R 91 0 obj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 21 0 R 76 0 obj Performance service standards are also agreed between the /Parent 11 0 R 42 0 obj >> >> /Font << /Parent 21 0 R This review was published in February 2011, making recommendations for the merger of the Criminal Records Bureau and Independent Safeguarding Authority into one new non-departmental public body, the Disclosure and Barring Service, responsible for barring individuals and completing criminal record checks. 59 0 obj /Resources 233 0 R Our current opening hours are 08:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, and 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday.If emailing us, please provide 5 pieces of information, this must include: Full name Address declared on the application form (including house number and postcode) Date of birthAnd two of the below: DBS Application reference number National Insurance Number Position applied for Employer Name Place of Birth (town/city and country) DBS certificate reference number Passport Number Driving Licence number Previous addressIn addition to the above, Registered Bodies will also need to provide their Registered Body reference number and Countersignatory reference number to confirm their identity.You may be asked some security questions to verify your identity. /Rotate 0 >> /Kids [40 0 R 41 0 R 42 0 R 43 0 R 44 0 R 45 0 R 46 0 R 47 0 R 48 0 R 49 0 R] 113 0 obj /Parent 19 0 R 118 0 obj /Resources 253 0 R << You appear to be using an unsupported browser, and it may not be able to display this site properly. /Parent 24 0 R 82 0 obj Further information about barring representations can be found in our barring referrals: making representations guidance. If you already have a basic disclosure but cannot find your certificate and need to know your number you can contact us to ask for this. >> /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] 101 0 obj /Type /Page /Contents 246 0 R /Type /Page /Resources 317 0 R /Type /Page It will show up on your credit history, but it won't affect your credit rating. >> /Resources 337 0 R WebPhone: 0300 020 0040 Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm Friday 9am to 3:30pm Find out about call charges Email response@disclosurescotland.gov.scot Address Disclosure /Resources 237 0 R >> 58 0 obj /Contents 294 0 R /Type /Pages Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm /Type /Page /Parent 15 0 R endobj >> /Rotate 0 /Rotate 0 /Parent 17 0 R /Parent 20 0 R /Rotate 0 Has data issue: true Isle of Man Government - DBS checks FAQs Webvetting and barring system means only that a person has no known history of having harmed children in the past (or of having committed another related offence). Referrals can be made online or via post. /Kids [21 0 R 22 0 R 23 0 R 24 0 R 25 0 R] endobj /Parent 19 0 R /Type /Page 27 0 obj We use some essential cookies to make this website work. /Parent 17 0 R WebJune 2004. >> This can include incorrect personal details, incorrect conviction information or other discrepancies. /Type /Page /PitStop 7 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page /Rotate 0 /Contents 264 0 R /Resources 229 0 R endobj [citation needed] The applicant applies to the DBS with their application countersigned by the DBS Registered Organisation or Umbrella Body. /Type /Page /Resources 263 0 R /Length 2437 /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 >> /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] Publications also include our board and committee minutes. endobj Protecting Vulnerable Groups: Scottish Vetting and An individual can apply for a Basic check directly to DBS through our online application route, or an employer can apply for a basic check on an individuals behalf, through a Responsible Organisation, if they have consent. /Resources 213 0 R Disclosure means sharing sensitive personal information. /Contents 250 0 R Webvetting and barring system means only that a person has no known history of having harmed children in the past (or of having committed another related offence). 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. Basic disclosure changes - GOV.UK /Type /Page << 79 0 obj << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 /Resources 251 0 R If you want a basic disclosure for personal reasons rather than work purposes, apply where you live Disclosure Scotland if you live in Scotland, or the Disclosure and Barring Service if you live in England or Wales. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Part 5 of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 covers the reduction in scope of the definition of regulated activity, new services provided by DBS, and disregarding convictions and cautions for consensual gay sex. Disclosure Scotland - mygov.scot 2 0 obj We use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. /Type /Page /Type /Page /Annots [170 0 R] 45 0 obj 121 0 obj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] 15 0 obj /Rotate 0 /Rotate 0 46 0 obj /Type /Page %PDF-1.4 This Act makes >> /Contents 220 0 R /Kids [80 0 R 81 0 R 82 0 R 83 0 R 84 0 R 85 0 R 86 0 R 87 0 R 88 0 R 89 0 R] >> Anyone barred /Parent 22 0 R [citation needed], On 17 June 2013, a DBS update service was launched, intended to improve the ease of applying for criminal record checks and create significant savings. PROTECTION OF VULNER ABLE GROUPS (SCOTLAND) BILL /CreationDate (D:20060814105609+01'00') << /Type /Catalog /Filter /FlateDecode /Rotate 0 << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 Deputy Chief Executive for Business Strategy, Director of Policy, Customer Engagement, Communications and Finance, Deputy Chief Executive for Digital Strategy, Phone: 0300 020 0040 A PVG certificate contains all unspent and certain spent conviction information. << /Rotate 0 The purpose of this article is to explore aspects of the possibilities of, and limits to, devolution by refracting it through the lens of vetting and barring policy in England and Scotland from 1997 to 2010. >> /Rotate 0 /ExtGState << A Standard DBS check is suitable for certain roles, such as a security guard. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] << /Type /Page /Rotate 0 >> >> /Type /Page /Resources 203 0 R /Contents 136 0 R /Resources 347 0 R /Contents 238 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 222 0 R /Contents 226 0 R endobj << The new eligibility guidance applies to both staff and volunteer roles. 124 0 obj /Resources 135 0 R You have rejected additional cookies. >> /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 35 0 obj /XObject << /Contents 186 0 R endobj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] [7] It is an offence for any person who has been barred by the DBS to work or apply to work in Regulated Activity (whether paid or voluntary) with the group (children or adults) from which they are barred. endobj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 19 0 R /Parent 11 0 R /Parent 19 0 R 112 0 obj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page /Type /Page << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] It also contains any other non-conviction information that the police or other government bodies think is relevant. /Type /Page endobj These are covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. /Type /Page /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] [13], Under the Care Standards Act (2000), the Department for Health introduced an adult version of List 99 named 'POVA first' on 26 July 2004,[14] this was later renamed 'ISA Adult First' and finally; 'DBS Adult First'. << [24], The involvement of local police forces can mean an enhanced check may take significantly longer than a standard check to be completed. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 351 0 R /Parent 17 0 R /Parent 19 0 R endobj /Resources 311 0 R >> << Feature Flags: { /FICL#3AEnfocus 2 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 125 0 obj /Type /Page /Type /Page /brokenbar 168 /dieresis /copyright /ordfeminine 172 /logicalnot /.notdef /registered /macron You may wish to upgrade your browser. /Type /Font /Kids [110 0 R 111 0 R 112 0 R 113 0 R 114 0 R 115 0 R 116 0 R 117 0 R 118 0 R 119 0 R] << >> /odieresis /divide /oslash /ugrave /uacute /ucircumflex /udieresis /yacute /thorn /ydieresis] >> /Contents 171 0 R Most of the information you will need about criminal record checks or disclosure is in these pages. The information contained on each type of check is different. /Parent 16 0 R /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] For this reason we recommend submitting referrals via our secure online referral form, however if you are using a paper referral form we recommend using registered post. /Parent 24 0 R /Resources 295 0 R The Criminal Records Bureau, which is now part of DBS, was established under Part V of the Police Act 1997. /Contents 178 0 R The DBS was formed in 2012 by merging the functions of the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA)[1] under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. 33 0 obj << /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] Glasgow The link to this service is available at the top of this homepage. /Type /Page 96 0 obj /Type /Page << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] [citation needed], In May 2002, the Department for Education began maintaining a list of individuals who are not suitable to work with children. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] << /Parent 20 0 R endobj /Rotate 0 endobj << ] nFr2Xw[:ssR#0~o_}\Ab9'Zy 4(Sx-9@~dLz}c_.tpA*AZ9e1t( xiF g],`L;BDK- R}i(]gjm@d q\TIQ|x8wWg`@{-#kbUU_;C!` UzM2I << /Type /Page The Update Service is an online subscription, for Standard, Enhanced and Enhanced with Barred Lists DBS checks, that allows applicants to keep their DBS certificates up-to-date and allows employers to view an applicants certificate. /Resources 345 0 R /Parent 16 0 R /Contents 182 0 R /Contents 218 0 R >> Your certificate needs to be current. /Resources << >> /Resources 259 0 R /Type /Page The new laws aim to make the disclosure process in Scotland simpler and easier to understand. If you live in Scotland, find out how to apply for our types of disclosure. Checks and certification for the disclosure service including basic, standard and enhanced levels. The certificate will contain details of convictions and conditional cautions that are considered to be unspent under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Legislative output and policy divergence in Scotland, Understanding the Community Management of High Risk Offenders, Edinburgh's Children: The Report of the Edinburgh Inquiry into Abuse and Protection of Children in Care, University of Cambridge Institute of Criminology, Sex Offenders in the Community: Managing and Reducing the Risks, Willan in association with the Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge, Managing risk: from regulation to the reintegration of sexual offenders, The Shaming of Sexual Offenders: Risk, Retribution and Reintegration, Vetting sexual offenders: state over-extentsion, the punishment deficit and the failure to manage risk, Welfare in crisis? /GS3 147 0 R >> >> endobj /Resources 353 0 R The vetting and barring scheme has been developed in response to recommendation 19 of the Bichard Inquiry Report published in June 2004 by Sir Michael Bichard following his inquiry into the murder of two schoolgirls in Soham in 2002. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page The Disclosure and Barring Service celebrates its landmark anniversary. << << An individual cannot apply for an Enhanced DBS check by themselves. /Resources 367 0 R >> The conclusion is that devolution has enabled differences to emerge within aspects of these policies between Scotland and England, but has had negligible impact on the overall policy agenda of risk management and preventive governance. PO Box 250 >> /Rotate 0 /Parent 16 0 R 18 - archive.parliament.scot endobj << Well send you a link to a feedback form. >> The DBS enables organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors to make safer recruitment decisions by identifying candidates who may be unsuitable for certain work, especially involving children or vulnerable adults, and provides wider access to criminal record information through its disclosure service for England and Wales.[2]. The Bill also makes provision for sharing information for child protection purposes and to amend the definition of school care accommodation services. /degree /plusminus /twosuperior /threesuperior /acute /mu 183 /periodcentered /cedilla /onesuperior /Parent 17 0 R /Rotate 0 /Parent 24 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> >> /GS5 149 0 R You can change your cookie settings at any time. >> /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 15 0 R /Type /Page endobj WebScottish Vetting and Barring Scheme Analysis of the Consultation 9 780755 962112 ISBN 0- 7559- 6211- 7 ISSN 0950 2254 ISBN 0-7559-6211-7 Price 5.00 /Resources 177 0 R /Contents 254 0 R /Contents 228 0 R View all Google Scholar citations /Type /Pages /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> 130 0 obj /Count 10 >> >> /Rotate 0 /Im1 137 0 R << /Rotate 0 Apply for basic disclosure - mygov.scot You will not get a refund unless Disclosure Scotland has made an error. /Parent 20 0 R << /Font << /Contents 296 0 R << /Resources 323 0 R DBS will consider the individuals representations before making a final barring decision. /Type /Page 56 0 obj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 369 0 R >> This area of our work involves making fair, consistent, and thorough decisions that are appropriate to the behaviour that has occurred, and consider the risk of future harm. >> We use some essential cookies to make this website work. If the information is appropriate for the lead of the article, this information should also be included in the body of the article. /Contents 346 0 R /Resources 335 0 R His only conviction before the murders was for riding an uninsured and unlicensed motorcycle, but a burglary charge had remained on file. >> Overview After you apply /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] Web Scottish Vetting and Barring Number (if relevant) Special category personal data In addition to the above, we also process special category personal data for taxi drivers when appropriate. /Resources 189 0 R /igrave /iacute /icircumflex /idieresis /eth /ntilde /ograve /oacute /ocircumflex /otilde /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 21 0 R 102 0 obj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 180 0 R >> /Parent 18 0 R /Parent 15 0 R You can apply for a 'disregard' to have historical convictions for same-sex sexual activity removed from your records. /CropBox [615.118 0.0 1210.39 841.89] Read about the types of information we routinely publish in our Publication scheme. /Type /Page /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page 5 0 obj >> /Type /Page /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 244 0 R /CropBox [0.0 0.0 595.276 841.89] 13 May 2013. >> /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 Click 'Accept all cookies' to agree to all cookies that collect anonymous data. 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. << Vetting and Barring The Scottish scheme places the onus on the employer or organisation to make sure vetting is carried out - individuals will not be held responsible. 110 0 obj endobj /AcroForm 4 0 R /Parent 21 0 R /Type /Page /Resources 357 0 R The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 received Royal Assent on 14 July 2020.

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