Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2006/47/data.xht?view=snippet&wrap=true
Timestamp: 2020-08-14 13:36:43
Document Index: 427725422

Matched Legal Cases: ['art. 1', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art 1', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 1', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 4', 'art. 5', 'art 1', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art 5', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 1', 'art. 4', 'art. 5', 'art. 4', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art 4', 'art 10', 'art 10', 'art 1', 'art 1', 'art 2', 'art 8', 'art 10', 'art 11', 'art 12', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 3', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 1', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 2', 'art 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art 7', 'art. 1', 'art. 5', 'art. 1', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 2', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 3', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 5', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art. 4', 'art. 2', 'art 8', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2']

C1Act modified by 1997 c. 50, s. 126(3) (as added) () (12.10.2009) by The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 (S.I. 2007/1351), art. 1(3), Sch. 7 para. 3 (with arts. 2(4), 53, 57(3), 61(4)); S.R. 2009/304, art. 3(a)
BarringE+W+N.I.
1[F1Independent Safeguarding Authority]E+W+N.I.
[F2(1)There shall be a body corporate to be known as the [F1Independent Safeguarding Authority] (“[F1ISA]”).
(2)Schedule 1 makes provision relating to [F1ISA].
(3)Schedule 2 (transfers to [F1ISA]) has effect.]
F1Words in s. 1 substituted (12.11.2009) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 81(2)(3)(m)(i), 116(5)(a)
F2S. 1 ceases to have effect (1.12.2012) by virtue of The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 112 (with Pt. 4)
I1S. 1 in force at 2.1.2008 for E.W. by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 3
I2S. 1 in force at 31.3.2008 for N.I. by S.I. 2008/930, art. 2(a)
2Barred listsE+W
(1)[F3DBS] must F4... maintain—
(a)the children's barred list;
(2)Part 1 of Schedule 3 applies for the purpose of determining whether an individual is included in the children's barred list.
(5)In respect of an individual who is included in a barred list, [F3DBS] must keep other information of such description as is prescribed.
F3Word in s. 2 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 3(a) (with Pt. 4)
F4Words in s. 2 omitted (1.12.2012) by virtue of The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 4 (with Pt. 4)
I3S. 2 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(a)
I4S. 2 in force at 20.1.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(a)
I5S. 2 in force at 12.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
I6S. 2(2)(3) in force at 31.12.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 2(a)
I7S. 2(2)-(4) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 5(o)
I8S. 2(4) in force at 31.12.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 2(b)
I9S. 2(4) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 4(v)
I10S. 2(5) in force at 31.12.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 2(c)
I11S. 3 in force at 12.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
I12S. 3(1)(2)(a) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 2(a)
I13S. 3(2)(b)(3)(b) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 5(a)
4AppealsE+W
(1)An individual who is included in a barred list may appeal to the [F5Upper] Tribunal against—
(b)a decision under paragraph [F72,] 3, 5, [F88,] 9 or 11 of [F9Schedule 3] to include him in the list;
(c)a decision under paragraph 17 [F10, 18 or 18A] of that Schedule not to remove him from the list.
(2)An appeal under subsection (1) may be made only on the grounds that [F11DBS] has made a mistake—
(4)An appeal under subsection (1) may be made only with the permission of the [F5Upper] Tribunal.
(5)Unless the [F5Upper] Tribunal finds that [F11DBS] has made a mistake of law or fact, it must confirm the decision of [F11DBS] .
(6)If the [F5Upper] Tribunal finds that [F11DBS] has made such a mistake it must—
(a)direct [F11DBS] to remove the person from the list, or
(b)remit the matter to [F11DBS] for a new decision.
(7)If the [F5Upper] Tribunal remits a matter to [F11DBS] under subsection (6)(b)—
(a)the [F5Upper] Tribunal may set out any findings of fact which it has made (on which [F11DBS] must base its new decision); and
(b)the person must be removed from the list until [F11DBS] makes its new decision, unless the [F5Upper] Tribunal directs otherwise.
F12(10). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F12(11). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F5Word in s. 4 inserted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 222(a)
F6S. 4(1)(a) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 44(a), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
F7Word in s. 4(1)(b) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 44(b)(i) (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(ii)
F8Word in s. 4(1)(b) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 44(b)(ii) (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(ii)
F9Words in s. 4(1)(b) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 44(b)(iii) (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(ii)
F10Words in s. 4(1)(c) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 44(c) (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(ii)
F11Word in s. 4 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 3(a) (with Pt. 4)
F12S. 4(8)-(11) omitted (3.11.2008) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833), art. 1(1), Sch. 3 para. 222(b)
C2S. 4 applied (7.4.2008) by The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/473), arts. 1(1), 4(6)
C3S. 4 applied (7.4.2008) by The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/473), arts. 1(1), 2(6)
C4S. 4 transfer of functions (3.11.2008) by First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Chambers) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2684), arts. 1, 7(a)(vi)
I14S. 4(1)-(7)(9)-(11) in force at 19.5.2008 by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 2(b)
I15S. 4(8) in force at 31.12.2007 by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 2(d)
F14....
F13Words in s. 5(4) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 45(a), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
F14Words in s. 5(4) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 45(b), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
I16S. 5 in force at 20.1.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(b)
I17S. 5(1)(2) in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(b)
I18S. 5(1)(2) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 4(w)
I19S. 5(3)(4) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 5(b)
Regulated activity providersE+W
6Regulated activity providersE+W
(b)in respect of which a requirement to register arises—
(ii)in relation to Wales, under [F15Part 1 of the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 2).]
(a)a member of P's family;
(a)to a position mentioned in [F16paragraph 1(9) or 7(9)] of Schedule 4,
(d)to any position mentioned in [F18paragraph 7(3E)(a) or (b) of Schedule 4] or to exercise any function [F19exercisable by virtue of that position].
[F20(8CA)A person (S) who is authorised as mentioned in subsection (5)(a) of section 50 of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 does not make arrangements for another to engage in a regulated activity by virtue of anything that S does under subsection (5)(b) or (6)(b) of that section.]
[F21(8C)The Secretary of State does not make arrangements for another to engage in a regulated activity by virtue of anything the Secretary of State does under section 12A or 12D, or regulations under section 12B, of the National Health Service Act 2006 (direct payments for health services).
F22(8D). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .]
[F23(8E)The National Health Service Commissioning Board or a clinical commissioning group does not make arrangements for another to engage in a regulated activity by virtue of anything the Board or the clinical commissioning group does under section 12A or 12D, or regulations under section 12A or 12B, of the National Health Service Act 2006 (direct payments for health services).]
F15Words in s. 6(4)(b)(ii) substituted (29.4.2019) by The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/772), regs. 1(2), 27
F16Words in s. 6(8)(a) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 46(a) (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(ii)
F17S. 6(8)(c) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 46(b), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
F18Words in s. 6(8)(d) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 46(c)(i) (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(ii)
F19Words in s. 6(8)(d) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 46(c)(ii) (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(ii)
F20S. 6(8CA) inserted (6.4.2016) by The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/413), regs. 2(1), 253(b)
F21S. 6(8C)(8D) inserted (19.1.2010) by Health Act 2009 (c. 21), s. 40(1), Sch. 1 para. 13; S.I. 2010/30, art. 2(b)
F22S. 6(8D) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 144(a); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
F23S. 6(8E) inserted (1.4.2013) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 144(b); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)
I20S. 6 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(c)
I21S. 6 in force at 20.1.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(e)(2)
I22S. 6 in force at 12.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
I23S. 6(12) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 5(c)
Restrictions on participating in regulated activityE+W
F24S. 7(5)(b)(c) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 47, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
I24S. 7 in force at 12.10.2009 by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
F258Person not to engage in regulated activity unless subject to monitoringE+W
F25S. 8 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 48, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
9Use of barred person for regulated activityE+W
(b)he knows or has reason to believe that B is barred from that activity, and
(2)A personnel supplier commits an offence if—
(4)It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this section to prove—
(6)In relation to an offence committed before the commencement of section 282(3) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), the reference in subsection (3)(b) to 12 months must be taken to be a reference to six months.
F26S. 9(5)(b)(c) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 49, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
I25S. 9 in force at 12.10.2009 by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
F2710Use of person not subject to monitoring for regulated activityE+W
F27S. 10 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 50, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
F2811Regulated activity provider: failure to checkE+W
F28S. 11 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 51, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
F2912Personnel suppliers: failure to checkE+W
F29S. 12 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 52, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
F3013Educational establishments: check on members of governing bodyE+W
F30S. 13 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 53, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
F3114Office holders: offencesE+W
F31S. 14 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 54, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
F3215Sections 13 and 14: checksE+W
F32S. 15 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 55, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
F3316Exception to requirement to make monitoring checkE+W
F33S. 16 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 56, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
F3417NHS employmentE+W
F34S. 17 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 57, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
Offences: supplementaryE+W
18Offences: companies &c.E+W
(1)If an offence under section 9 F35... or 38 F36... is committed by a body corporate and is proved to have been committed with the consent or connivance of, or to be attributable to neglect on the part of—
(2)If an offence under section 9 F37... or 38 F38... is committed by a partnership (whether or not a limited partnership) and is proved to have been committed with the consent or connivance of, or to be attributable to neglect on the part of—
F35Words in s. 18(1) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 58(2)(a), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
F36Words in s. 18(1) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 58(2)(b), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
F37Words in s. 18(2) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 58(3)(a), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
F38Words in s. 18(2) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 58(3)(b), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
I26S. 18 in force at 12.10.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
19Offences: other personsE+W
(2)A person commits an offence if, in the course of acting or appearing to act on behalf of a personnel supplier—
F41(7). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(8)For the purpose of [F42subsection (2)(b)], Schedule 4 is modified as follows—
F44(9). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(10)In relation to an offence committed before the commencement of section 282(3) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), the reference in subsection (5)(b) to 12 months must be taken to be a reference to six months.
F39S. 19(1) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 59(2), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
F40S. 19(3)(4) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 59(3), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
F41S. 19(6)(7) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 59(4), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
F42Words in s. 19(8) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 59(5)(a) (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(ii)
F43S. 19(8)(b)(c) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 59(5)(b), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
F44S. 19(9) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 59(6), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
I27S. 19(2)(5)(10) in force at 12.10.2009 by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
I28S. 19(8) in force at 12.10.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
F45(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F45S. 20(2)-(7) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 60, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
I29S. 20(1) in force at 12.10.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
Controlled activityE+W
F4621Controlled activity relating to childrenE+W
F46Ss. 21-23 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 68, 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(e)(bb)
F4622Controlled activity relating to vulnerable adultsE+W
F4623Controlled activity: regulationsE+W
MonitoringE+W+N.I.
F4724MonitoringE+W
F47Ss. 24-27 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 69, 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(f)(bb)
F47 24AMonitoring: power to prescribe additional feesE+W+N.I.
F4725Monitoring: feesE+W
F4726Ceasing monitoringE+W
F47 27 Prohibition of requirement to produce certain recordsE+W
28Independent monitorE+W+N.I.
After section 119A of the Police Act 1997 (c. 50) (further sources of information: Scotland) insert—
“119BIndependent monitor
(1)There is to be an independent monitor for the purposes of this Part.
(2)The independent monitor is a person appointed by the Secretary of State—
(a)for such period, not exceeding three years, as the Secretary of State decides;
(b)on such terms as the Secretary of State decides.
(3)A person may be appointed for a further period or periods.
(4)The Secretary of State may terminate the appointment of the independent monitor before the end of the period mentioned in subsection (2)(a) by giving the monitor notice of the termination not less than three months before it is to take effect.
(5)The independent monitor must review—
(a)all cases in which information is disclosed to a registered person in pursuance of section 113B(6)(b);
(b)a sample of cases in which a certificate issued under section 113B has included information in pursuance of subsection (4)(b) of that section;
(c)a sample of cases in which the chief officer of a police force has decided that information must not be included in a certificate or report in pursuance of section 113B(4)(b) or disclosed in pursuance of section 113B(5)(c) and (6)(b);
(d)all cases in which information is withheld from an individual because it is information to which section 24(9) of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 applies;
(e)a sample of cases in which relevant information (within the meaning of section 24(8)(b) of that Act) is provided to an individual in pursuance of section 24(4)(a) of that Act.
(6)The purpose of a review under subsection (5) is to ensure compliance with Article 8 of the European Convention of Human Rights.
(7)The independent monitor must in relation to each year make a report to the Secretary of State about the performance of police forces in exercising their functions under this Part.
(8)The independent monitor may make recommendations to the Secretary of State as to—
(a)any guidance issued by the Secretary of State or which the monitor thinks it would be appropriate for the Secretary of State to issue;
(b)any changes to any enactment which the monitor thinks may be appropriate.
(9)The chief officer of a police force must provide to the independent monitor such information as the monitor reasonably requires in connection with the exercise of his functions under this section.”
C5S. 28 extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (10.12.2009) by Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Guernsey) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/3215), art. 4, Sch. 2, Sch. 3 (with arts. 6-8)
C6S. 28 extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (18.3.2010) by The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Jersey) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/765), arts. 1(2), 4, Sch. 2, Sch. 3 (with arts. 6-8)
C7S. 28 extended (Isle of Man) (with modifications) (18.3.2010) by The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Isle of Man) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/764), arts. 1(2), 4, Sch. 2, Sch. 3 (with arts. 6-8)
I30S. 28 in force at 20.1.2009 by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(c)
29Part 5 of the Police Act 1997: code of practiceE+W+N.I.
(2)In subsection (1) after “information provided to” insert “ , or the discharge of any function by, ”.
(3)In subsection (3) for the words from “The Secretary of State” to “application” substitute “ Subsection (3A) applies if the Secretary of State thinks that the registered person who countersigned an application for a certificate under section 113A or 113B ”.
(3B)Section 120AB applies if the Secretary of State proposes to suspend or cancel a person's registration under subsection (3A) above as it applies if he proposes to suspend or cancel a person's registration by virtue of section 120AA.”
I31S. 29 in force at 20.1.2009 by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(d)
Notices and informationE+W
[F48(2A)The Secretary of State may refuse to provide A with the information if B has failed to pay a fee required by section 24A.]
(8)The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision requiring a local authority which makes or proposes to make payments to or on behalf of a person in accordance with regulations under section 17A of the Children Act 1989 (c. 41) or section 57 of the Health and Social Care Act 2001 (c. 15) [F49, F50... in accordance with section 31 or 32 of the Care Act 2014,] [F51or in accordance with regulations made under sections 50 to 53 of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014] to inform the person of his right to obtain relevant information under this section.
F48S. 30(2A) inserted (29.1.2010 for specified purposes) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 84(3), 116(1); S.I. 2010/125, art. 3
F49Words in s. 30(8) inserted (1.4.2015) by The Care Act 2014 and Children and Families Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/914), art. 1(2), Sch. para. 86 (with arts. 1(3), 3)
F50Word in s. 30(8) omitted (6.4.2016) by virtue of The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/413), regs. 2(1), 254(i)
F51Words in s. 30(8) inserted (6.4.2016) by The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/413), regs. 2(1), 254(ii)
I32S. 30(7)(8) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 4(f)
I33S. 31(6) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 5(e)
32Notification of cessation of monitoringE+W
(5)A's application and registration relate—
(6)The Secretary of State must notify A if B ceases to be subject to monitoring in relation to the regulated activity to which A's registration relates.
(7)The requirement under subsection (6) is satisfied if notification is sent to any address recorded against A's name in the register.
I34S. 32(10) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 4(g)
33Cessation of registrationE+W
(1)In this section references to registration are to registration in the register maintained for the purposes of section 32.
(2)Once a person is notified as mentioned in subsection (6) of that section, his registration ceases.
(3)[F52DBS] may cancel a person's registration in such circumstances as are prescribed.
(4)[F53DBS] must cancel a person's registration—
(5)When a person's registration is cancelled under subsection (3) or (4)(b), [F54DBS] must notify him of that fact.
(6)The requirement under subsection (5) is satisfied if notification is sent to any address recorded against A's name in the register.
F52Word in s. 33(3) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 48(c) (with Pt. 4)
F53Word in s. 33(4) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 48(c) (with Pt. 4)
F54Word in s. 33(5) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 48(c) (with Pt. 4)
I35S. 33(3)(4)(b) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 4(h)
34Declarations under sections 30 and 32E+W
(1)An individual commits an offence if, in an application made for the purposes of section 30 or 32—
35Regulated activity providers: duty to referE+W
F55(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2)A person to whom this subsection applies must provide [F56DBS] with the information if—
F55S. 35(1)(b) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 61(a), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
F56Word in ss. 35-42 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 3(b) (with Pt. 4)
F57S. 35(6) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 61(b), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
I36S. 35(1) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 4(i)
I37S. 35(1) in force at 12.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
I38S. 35(2)-(7) in force at 12.10.2009 by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
36Personnel suppliers: duty to referE+W
(1)A personnel supplier must provide [F56DBS] with any prescribed information it holds in relation to a person (P) who has been supplied by it to another person if the supplier knows that P has ceased to be engaged in regulated activity F58... in the circumstances mentioned in subsection (2)(a) or (b) of section 35.
(2)A personnel supplier which is an employment agency or employment business must provide [F56DBS] with any prescribed information it holds in relation to a person (P) for whom it acts if—
(a)the agency or business determines to cease to act for P for a reason mentioned in subsection (4), or
(3)A personnel supplier which is an educational institution must provide [F56DBS] with any prescribed information it holds in relation to a student (P) following a course at the institution if—
(a)the institution determines to cease to supply P to another person for him to engage in regulated F59... activity for a reason mentioned in subsection (4),
(b)the institution determines that P should cease to follow a course at the institution for a reason mentioned in subsection (4), or
(c)it does not determine as mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) for such a reason but would or might have done so if P had not otherwise ceased to engage in the activity or ceased to follow the course.
(4)The reasons are that the personnel supplier thinks—
(5)The harm test is that P may—
(6)For the purposes of subsection (4)(b), conduct is inappropriate if it appears to the personnel supplier to be inappropriate having regard to the guidance issued by the Secretary of State under paragraph 4(6) or 10(6) of Schedule 3.
(7)An employment agency acts for a person if it makes arrangements with him with a view to—
(8)An employment business acts for a person if it employs him to act for and under the control of other persons in any capacity.
(9)In this section “employment” has the same meaning as in the Employment Agencies Act 1973 (c. 35).
(10)This section does not apply if the conditions specified in subsection (1), (2) or (3) are fulfilled before the section is commenced.
F58Words in s. 36(1) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 62(2), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
F59Words in s. 36(3)(a) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 62(3), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
I39S. 36(1)(2)(3) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 4(j)
I40S. 36(1)-(3) in force at 12.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
I41S. 36(4)-(10) in force at 12.10.2009 by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
37Regulated activity providers: duty to provide information on request &c.E+W
(1)This section applies if [F56DBS] is considering—
(2)[F56DBS] may require—
(d)any personnel supplier which is an educational institution and which has supplied that person to another person for him to engage in regulated F61... activity,
to provide [F56DBS] with any prescribed information he or it holds relating to the person.
(3)An employment agency acts for a person if it makes arrangements with him with a view to—
(4)Relevant employment is employment which consists in or involves engaging in regulated F62... activity.
(5)An employment business acts for a person if it employs him to engage in regulated F63... activity for and under the control of other persons.
(6)In this section “employment” has the same meaning as in the Employment Agencies Act 1973 (c. 35).
F60S. 37(2)(b) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 63(2)(a), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
F61Words in s. 37(2)(d) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 63(2)(b), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
F62Words in s. 37(4) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 63(3), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
F63Words in s. 37(5) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 63(4), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
I42S. 37 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(d)
I43S. 37 in force at 20.1.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(e)
I44S. 37(2) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 4(k)
38Duty to provide information: offencesE+W
(a)he is required under section 35 or 36 or in pursuance of section 37 to provide information to [F56DBS] , and
I45S. 38 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(e)
I46S. 38 in force at 20.1.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(e)(2)
I47S. 38 in force at 12.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
Local authority information and referralsE+W
39Local authorities: [F64power] to referE+W
(1)A local authority [F65may] provide [F56DBS] with any F66... information they hold relating to a person if the first and second conditions are satisfied.
(2)The first condition is that the local authority thinks—
(4)The second condition is that the local authority thinks—
(a)that the person is [F67or has been, or might in future be, engaged] in regulated activity F68..., and
(b)(except in a case where paragraph 1 [F69or 7] of Schedule 3 applies) that [F56DBS] may consider it appropriate for the person to be included in a barred list.
(5)A local authority may provide [F56DBS] with any F70... information it holds relating to a person if—
(a)the local authority think that a person has engaged in relevant conduct (within the meaning of paragraph 4 or 10 of Schedule 3) occurring before the commencement of this section, and
(6)For the purposes of subsection (2)(b) or (5)(a), conduct is inappropriate if it appears to the local authority to be inappropriate having regard to the guidance issued by the Secretary of State under paragraph 4(6) or 10(6) of Schedule 3.
(7)“Local authority” has the same meaning as in section 1 of the Local Authorities (Goods and Services) Act 1970 (c. 39).
F64Word in s. 39 heading substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 77(2)(d), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(n)
F65Word in s. 39(1) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 77(2)(a)(i), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(n)
F66Word in s. 39(1) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 77(2)(a)(ii), 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(n)(bb)
F67Words in s. 39(4)(a) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 77(2)(b)(i), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(n)
F68Words in s. 39(4)(a) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 77(2)(b)(ii), 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(n)(bb)
F69Words in s. 39(4)(b) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 77(2)(b)(iii), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(n)
F70Word in s. 39(5) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 77(2)(c), 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(n)(bb)
I48S. 39(1)(5) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 4(l)
I49S. 39(1)(5) in force at 12.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
I50S. 39(2)-(4)(6)(7) in force at 12.10.2009 by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
40Local authorities: duty to provide information on requestE+W
(2)If [F56DBS] thinks that a local authority hold any prescribed information relating to the person, it may require the authority to provide it with the information.
I51S. 40 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(f)
I52S. 40 in force at 20.1.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(f)
I53S. 40(2) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 4(m)
Professional bodies and supervisory authoritiesE+W
41Registers: [F71power] to referE+W
(1)A keeper of a relevant register [F72may] provide [F56DBS] with any F73... information he holds relating to a person if the first and second conditions are satisfied.
(a)that the person is [F74or has been, or might in future be, engaged] in regulated activity F75..., and
(b)(except in a case where paragraph 1 [F76or 7] of Schedule 3 applies) that [F56DBS] may consider it appropriate for the person to be included in a barred list.
(5)A keeper of a relevant register may provide [F56DBS] with any F77... information he holds relating to a person if—
1. The register of teachers maintained under section 3 of the Teaching and Higher Education Act 1998 (c. 30) [F78The General Teaching Council for Wales]
2.[F79The register maintained under article 19 of the Pharmacy Order 2010] [F80The registrar appointed under article 18 of that Order.]
3.[F81Any of] the lists of medical practitioners kept under section 2 of the Medical Act 1983 (c. 54) The registrar of the General Medical Council
8. The register of social workers and social care workers [F82 in Wales] maintained [F83under section 80 of the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 2)] [F84the registrar appointed under section 81 of that Act]
10. The register of members of relevant professions maintained under Article 5 of [F85the Health Professions Order 2001] The registrar appointed under Article 4 of that Order
[F8611 The register of social workers in England kept under section 39(1) of the Children and Social Work Act 2017 The registrar appointed under section 39(3)(a) of the Children and Social Work Act 2017 or, in the absence of such an appointment, Social Work England]
F71Word in s. 41 heading substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 75(1)(d), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(j)
F72Word in s. 41(1) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 75(1)(a)(i), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(j)
F73Word in s. 41(1) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 75(1)(a)(ii), 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(j)(bb)
F74Words in s. 41(4)(a) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 75(1)(b)(i), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(j)
F75Words in s. 41(4)(a) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 75(1)(b)(ii), 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(j)(bb)
F76Words in s. 41(4)(b) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 75(1)(b)(iii), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(j)
F77Word in s. 41(5) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 75(1)(c), 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(j)(bb)
F78Words in s. 41(7) Table substituted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 2 para. 27(2); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F79Words in s. 41(7) Table substituted (27.9.2010) by The Pharmacy Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/231), art. 1(5), Sch. 4 para. 15(a); S.I. 2010/1621, art. 2(1), Sch.
F80Words in s. 41(7) Table substituted (27.9.2010) by The Pharmacy Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/231), art. 1(5), Sch. 4 para. 15(b); S.I. 2010/1621, art. 2(1), Sch.
F81Words in s. 41(7) Table substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 64 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(ii)
F82Words in s. 41(7) Table inserted (1.8.2012) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 15 para. 52(a); S.I. 2012/1319, art. 2(4)
F83Words in s. 41(7) Table substituted (3.4.2017) by Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 2), s. 188(1), Sch. 3 para. 54(a); S.I. 2017/309, art. 2(j) (with arts. 3, 4, Sch.)
F84Words in s. 41(7) Table substituted (3.4.2017) by Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 2), s. 188(1), Sch. 3 para. 54(b); S.I. 2017/309, art. 2(j) (with arts. 3, 4, Sch.)
F85Words in s. 41(7) Table substituted (2.12.2019) by Children and Social Work Act 2017 (c. 16), s. 70(2), Sch. 5 para. 47(l); S.I. 2019/1436, reg. 2(s)
F86Words in s. 41(7) Table inserted (2.12.2019) by Children and Social Work Act 2017 (c. 16), s. 70(2), Sch. 5 para. 34; S.I. 2019/1436, reg. 2(s)
I54S. 41(1)(5) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 4(n)
I55S. 41(1)(5)(7)(8) in force at 12.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
I56S. 41(2)-(4)(6) in force at 12.10.2009 by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
I57S. 41(7) in force at 20.1.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(g)
I58S. 41(8) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 5(f)
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(2)[F56DBS] may require the keeper of the register to provide it with any prescribed information he holds relating to the person.
(3)The keeper of the register must comply with a requirement under subsection (2).
(4)References to a relevant register and the keeper of a relevant register must be construed in accordance with section 41(7).
I59S. 42 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(g)
I60S. 42 in force at 20.1.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(g)
I61S. 42(2) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 4(o)
43Registers: [F87provision of barring information to keepers of registers]E+W
[F88(1)Subsection (2) applies if—
(a)[F89DBS] knows or thinks that a person (A) appears on a relevant register, and
(i)A is included in a barred list, or
(ii)[F89DBS] is aware that A is subject to a relevant disqualification.
(2)[F89DBS] must—
(a)notify the keeper of the register of the circumstances mentioned in subsection (1)(b)(i) or (as the case may be) (ii), and
(b)in the case where A is included in a barred list, provide the keeper of the register with such of the information on which [F89DBS] relied in including A in the list as [F89DBS] considers—
(i)to be relevant to the exercise of any function of the keeper, and
(ii)otherwise appropriate to provide.
( 3 )Subsection (4) applies if the keeper of a relevant register applies to [F89DBS] to ascertain in relation to a person (A) whether—
(a)A is included in a barred list, or
(b)[F89DBS] is aware that A is subject to a relevant disqualification.
( 4 )[F89DBS] must notify the keeper of the register as to whether the circumstances are as mentioned in subsection (3)(a) or (as the case may be) (b).
( 5 )[F89DBS] may (whether on an application by the keeper or otherwise) provide to the keeper of a relevant register such relevant information as [F89DBS] considers appropriate.
(5A)Subsection (5B) applies if—
(a)a keeper of a register has applied to [F90DBS] to be notified in relation to a person (A) if—
(ii)[F90DBS] is aware that A is subject to a relevant disqualification, and
(5B)[F90DBS] must notify the keeper of the register if the circumstances are, or become, as mentioned in subsection (5A)(a)(i) or (as the case may be) (ii).
(5C)For the purposes of subsection (5A)(b) an application is withdrawn if—
(a)the keeper of the register notifies [F91DBS] that the keeper no longer wishes to be notified if the circumstances are, or become, as mentioned in subsection (5A)(a)(i) or (as the case may be) (ii) in relation to A, or
(b)[F91DBS] cancels the application on either of the following grounds—
(i)that the keeper has not answered, within such reasonable period as was required by [F91DBS] , a request from [F90DBS] as to whether the keeper still wishes to be notified if the circumstances are, or become, as mentioned in subsection (5A)(a)(i) or (as the case may be) (ii), or
(ii)that A neither appears in the register nor is being considered for inclusion in the register.
(5D)A keeper of a relevant register may apply for information under this section, or to be notified under this section, in relation to a person (A) only if—
(a)A appears in the register, or
(b)A is being considered for inclusion in the register.
(5E)The duties in subsections (2), (4) and (5B) do not apply if [F89DBS] F92... is satisfied that the keeper of the register already has the information concerned.
(5F)[F93DBS] may determine the form, manner and contents of an application for the purposes of this section.
(5G)In this section relevant information is information—
(i)relates to the protection of children or vulnerable adults in general, or of any child or vulnerable adult in particular, and
(ii)is relevant to the exercise of any function of the keeper of the register, but
(i)information that the circumstances are as mentioned in subsection (1)(b)(i) or (ii) in relation to a person,
(ii)any information provided under subsection (2)(b), or
(iii)information falling within paragraph 19(5) of Schedule 3.
(5H)The Secretary of State may by order amend subsection (5G).]
( 6 )In this section—
(a) a relevant register is a register appearing in column 1 F94 ... of the table in section 41(7), and
( 7 )A person is subject to a relevant disqualification if he is included in a list maintained under the law of Scotland or Northern Ireland which the Secretary of State specifies by order as corresponding to a barred list.
F87Words in s. 43 heading substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 75(5), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(l)
F88S. 43(1)-(5H) substituted for (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157) for specified purposes) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 75(3), 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(k)
F89Word in s. 43 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 3(c) (with Pt. 4)
F90Word in s. 43(5A)(5B) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 48(d) (with Pt. 4)
F91Word in s. 43(5C) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 48(d) (with Pt. 4)
F92Words in s. 43(5E) omitted (1.12.2012) by virtue of The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 54 (with Pt. 4)
F93Word in s. 43(5F) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 48(d) (with Pt. 4)
F94Words in s. 43(6)(a) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 75(4), 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(l)(bb)
I62S. 43(3)-(5) in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(h)
I63S. 43(6) in force at 10.9.2012 by S.I. 2012/2231, art. 2(a)
I64S. 43(7) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 5(g)
I65S. 43(7) in force at 10.9.2012 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2012/2231, art. 2(b)
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F95S. 44 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 75(6), 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(l)(bb)
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(1)A supervisory authority [F97may] provide [F98DBS] with any F99... information it holds relating to a person if the first and second conditions are satisfied.
(a)that the person is [F100or has been, or might in future be, engaged] in regulated activity F101... , and
(b)(except in a case where paragraph 1 [F102or 7] of Schedule 3 applies) that [F98DBS] may consider it appropriate for the person to be included in a barred list.
(5)The supervisory authority may provide [F98DBS] with any F103... information it holds relating to a person if—
[F105(aza)the Secretary of State in respect of the Secretary of State's functions under sections 141B to 141E of the Education Act 2002;
(azb)the Secretary of State in respect of the Secretary of State's functions under Chapter 1 of Part 4 of the Education and Skills Act 2008;]
[F106(aa) the Secretary of State in respect of his functions under Chapter 1 of Part 10 of the Education Act 2002 (c. 32) ; ]
(b)the [F107Welsh Ministers] in respect of its functions under Chapter 1 of Part 10 of the Education Act 2002 (c. 32);
[F108(c)the Care Quality Commission in respect of its functions under Part 1 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008;]
[F109(ca)the Welsh Ministers in respect of their functions under Part 1 of the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 2);]
F110(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
[F111(e)the Welsh Ministers in respect of their functions under Chapter 4 of Part 2 of the Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Act 2003 and Part 8 of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (anaw 4);]
[F112(ea)the Welsh Ministers in the exercise of their functions under Part 10A, Part 11 or Part 12 of the Children Act 1989;]
F96Word in s. 45 heading substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 76(1)(e), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(m)
F97Word in s. 45(1) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 76(1)(a)(i), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(m)
F98Word in ss. 45-47 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 3(d) (with Pt. 4)
F99Word in s. 45(1) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 76(1)(a)(ii), 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(m)(bb)
F100Words in s. 45(4)(a) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 76(1)(b)(i), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(m)
F101Words in s. 45(4)(a) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 76(1)(b)(ii), 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(m)(bb)
F102Words in s. 45(4)(b) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 76(1)(b)(iii), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(m)
F103Word in s. 45(5) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 76(1)(c), 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(m)(bb)
F104S. 45(6) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 76(1)(d), 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(m)(bb)
F105S. 45(7)(aza)(azb) inserted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 2 para. 27(3); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F106S. 45(7)(aa) inserted (23.4.2010) by The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Supervisory Authorities and Devolution Alignment) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1073), arts. 1(2), 2
F107Words in s. 45(7)(b) substituted (12.10.2009) by The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Regulated Activity, Miscellaneous and Transitional Provisions and Commencement No. 5) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2610), arts. 1(1), 30(b)
F108S. 45(7)(c) substituted (1.4.2009) by Health and Social Care Act 2008 (c. 14), s. 170(3)(4), Sch. 5 para. 91(a); S.I. 2009/462, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 para. 35(bb)
F109S. 45(7)(ca) inserted (2.4.2018) by The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/195), regs. 2(1), 35(a)
F110S. 45(7)(d) repealed (1.4.2009) by Health and Social Care Act 2008 (c. 14), s. 170(3)(4), Sch. 5 para. 91(b), Sch. 15 Pt. 1; S.I. 2009/462, art. 2(1), Sch. 1 paras. 35(bb), 36
F111S. 45(7)(e) substituted (2.4.2018) by The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/195), regs. 2(1), 35(b)
F112S. 45(7)(ea) inserted (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/1797), arts. 1(1), 6
I66S. 45(1)(5) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 4(q)
I67S. 45(1)(5)(7)(9) in force at 12.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
I68S. 45(2)-(4)(6)(8)(10) in force at 12.10.2009 by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
I69S. 45(7) in force at 20.1.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(h)
I70S. 45(9) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 5(i)
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(1)This section applies if [F98DBS] is considering—
(a)whether to include in a barred list a person in relation to whom [F98DBS] thinks that a supervisory authority may have prescribed information;
(2)[F98DBS] may require the supervisory authority to provide it with any prescribed information it holds relating to the person.
(3)The supervisory authority must comply with a requirement under subsection (2).
I71S. 46 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(i)
I72S. 46 in force at 20.1.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(h)
I73S. 46(1)(a)(2) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 4(r)
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(1)If a supervisory authority applies to [F98DBS] for information within subsection (2) or (3) relating to a person (B), [F98DBS] must provide the supervisory authority with that information.
F114(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F114(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F114(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F114(e). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F115(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F115(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F115(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F115(e). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(4)A supervisory authority may apply for information under this section only if the information is required in connection with the exercise of a function of the supervisory authority mentioned in section 45(7).
F116(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(6)The Secretary of State may by order amend this section for the purpose of altering the information within subsection (2) or (3).
(7)[F117DBS] may [F118determine] the form, manner and contents of an application for the purposes of this section.
F113Words in s. 47 heading substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 76(2)(a), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(m)
F114S. 47(2)(b)-(e) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 76(2)(c), 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(bb)
F115S. 47(3)(b)-(e) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 76(2)(d), 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(bb)
F116S. 47(5) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 76(2)(e), 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(bb)
F117Word in s. 47(7) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 48(e) (with Pt. 4)
F118Word in s. 47(7) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 76(2)(f), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(m)
I74S. 47(1)-(4) in force at 10.9.2012 by S.I. 2012/2231, art. 2(c)
I75S. 47(6) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 5(j)
I76S. 47(7) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 4(s)
I77S. 47(7) in force at 10.9.2012 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2012/2231, art. 2(d)
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(a)a person is F119... included in the children's barred list,
(b)[F120DBS] becomes aware that a person is subject to a relevant children's disqualification, F121...
(2)[F122DBS] must notify every interested supervisory authority of the circumstance mentioned in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) (as the case may be) of subsection (1).
(3)A supervisory authority is an interested supervisory authority only if—
(a)it has applied to [F123DBS] to be notified if any of the circumstances mentioned in subsection (1) occurs in relation to the person, and
(4)A supervisory authority may apply to [F124DBS] under subsection (3)(a) only if the notification is required in connection with the exercise of a function of the supervisory authority mentioned in section 45(7).
(5)For the purposes of subsection (3)(b) an application is withdrawn if the supervisory authority notifies [F125DBS] that it no longer wishes to be notified if any of the circumstances mentioned in subsection (1) occurs in relation to the person.
(6)A person is subject to a relevant children's disqualification if he is included in a list maintained under the law of Scotland or Northern Ireland which the Secretary of State specifies by order as corresponding to the children's barred list.
(7)The Secretary of State may provide that in prescribed circumstances a supervisory authority is not an interested supervisory authority for the purposes of this section.
(8)[F126DBS] may [F127determine] the form, manner and contents of an application for the purposes of this section.
F119Word in s. 48(1)(a) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 76(3)(a)(ii), 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(bb)
F120Word in s. 48(1) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 48(f) (with Pt. 4)
F121S. 48(1)(c) and preceding word repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 76(3)(a)(v), 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(bb)
F122Word in s. 48(2) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 48(f) (with Pt. 4)
F123Word in s. 48(3) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 48(f) (with Pt. 4)
F124Word in s. 48(4) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 48(f) (with Pt. 4)
F125Word in s. 48(5) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 48(f) (with Pt. 4)
F126Word in s. 48(8) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 48(f) (with Pt. 4)
F127Word in s. 48(8) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 76(3)(f), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(m)
I78S. 48(6) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 5(k)
I79S. 48(7)(8) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 4(t)
49Supervisory authorities: notification of barring &c. in respect of vulnerable adultsE+W
(a)a person is F128... included in the adults' barred list,
(b)[F129DBS] becomes aware that a person is subject to a relevant adults' disqualification, F130...
F130(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2)[F131DBS] must notify every interested supervisory authority of the circumstance mentioned in paragraph (a) [F132or (b)] (as the case may be) of subsection (1).
(a)it has applied to [F133DBS] to be notified if any of the circumstances mentioned in subsection (1) occurs in relation to the person, and
(4)A supervisory authority may apply to [F134DBS] under subsection (3)(a) only if the notification is required in connection with the exercise of a function of the supervisory authority mentioned in section 45(7).
(5)For the purposes of subsection (3)(b) an application is withdrawn if the supervisory authority notifies [F135DBS] that it no longer wishes to be notified if any of the circumstances mentioned in subsection (1) occurs in relation to the person.
(6)A person is subject to a relevant adults' disqualification if he is included in a list maintained under the law of Scotland or Northern Ireland which the Secretary of State specifies by order as corresponding to the adults' barred list.
(8)[F136DBS] may [F137determine] the form, manner and contents of an application for the purposes of this section.
F128Word in s. 49(1)(a) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 76(4)(a)(ii), 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(bb)
F129Word in s. 49(1) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 48(g) (with Pt. 4)
F130S. 49(1)(c) and preceding word repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 76(4)(a)(v), 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(bb)
F131Word in s. 49(2) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 48(g) (with Pt. 4)
F132Words in s. 49(2) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 76(4)(b), 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(bb)
F133Word in s. 49(3) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 48(g) (with Pt. 4)
F134Word in s. 49(4) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 48(g) (with Pt. 4)
F135Word in s. 49(5) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 48(g) (with Pt. 4)
F136Word in s. 49(8) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 48(g) (with Pt. 4)
F137Word in s. 49(8) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 76(4)(f), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(m)
I80S. 49(6) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 5(l)
I81S. 49(7)(8) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 4(u)
50Provision of information to supervisory authoritiesE+W
(1)This section applies if [F138DBS] has information that it thinks is relevant to a supervisory authority.
(2)[F138DBS] [F139may (whether on an application by the authority or otherwise)] provide the supervisory authority with the information.
(3)Information is relevant to a supervisory authority if—
(b)is relevant to the exercise of any function of the authority [F140which is mentioned in section 45(7)],
but does not include information falling within paragraph 19(5) of Schedule 3 [F141or of any circumstance mentioned in section 48(1) or 49(1)] in relation to a person.
[F142(4)A supervisory authority may apply to [F138DBS] under this section only if the information is required in connection with the exercise of a function of the supervisory authority which is mentioned in section 45(7).
(5)[F143DBS] may determine the form, manner and contents of an application for the purposes of this section.]
F138Word in s. 50 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 3(e) (with Pt. 4)
F139Words in s. 50(2) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 76(5)(a), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(m)
F140Words in s. 50(3)(b) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 76(5)(b)(i), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(m)
F141Words in s. 50(3) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 76(5)(b)(ii), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(m)
F142S. 50(4)(5) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 76(5)(c), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(m)
F143Word in s. 50(5) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 48(h) (with Pt. 4)
I82S. 50 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(j)
I83S. 50 in force at 22.6.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/1503, art. 3
I84S. 50 in force at 22.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2010/1101, art. 4
I85S. 50 in force at 10.9.2012 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2012/2231, art. 2(e)
[F144Provision of information to the police [F145etc.]E+W+N.I.
F144 S. 50A and cross-heading inserted (30.11.2009) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 88, 116(1); S.I. 2009/3096, art. 2(a)
F145Word in s. 50A cross-heading inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 65(4) (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(ii)
50A Provision of information to the police [F146etc.] E+W+N.I.
(1)[F147DBS] may provide any information it has to a chief officer of police for use for any of the following purposes—
[F148(c)the appointment of persons who are under the direction and control of the chief officer,
[F149(1A)[F147DBS] must, for use for any of the purposes mentioned in subsection (1), provide to any chief officer of police who has requested it a barred list or information as to whether a particular person is barred.
(1B)[F147DBS] may, for use for the purposes of the protection of children or vulnerable adults, provide to a relevant authority any information which [F147DBS] reasonably believes to be relevant to that authority.
(1C)[F147DBS] must, for use for the purposes of the protection of children or vulnerable adults, provide to any relevant authority who has requested it information as to whether a particular person is barred.]
(2)The [F150powers conferred by this section do] not limit any other power of [F147DBS] to provide information for any purpose or to any person.]
[F151(3)In [F152this section], “a chief officer of police” includes—
(b)the chief constable of [F153the Police Service of Scotland] .]
[F154(4)In this section “relevant authority” means—
F146Word in s. 50A heading inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 65(4) (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(ii)
F147Word in s. 50A substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 3(e) (with Pt. 4)
F148S. 50A(1)(c)(d) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 77(3), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(n)
F149Ss. 50A(1A)-(1C) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 77(4), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(n)
F150Words in s. 50A(2) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 65(2) (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(ii)
F151S. 50A(3) inserted (31.3.2010) by The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Regulated Activity, Devolution and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/1154), arts. 1(1), 12
F152Words in s. 50A(3) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 65(3) (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(ii)
F153Words in s. 50A(3)(b) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/602), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 53
F154S. 50A(4) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 77(5), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(n)
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51Crown applicationE+W
F155(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F155S. 51(5)(b) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 66, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
I86S. 51 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(k)
I87S. 51 in force at 12.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
I88S. 52 in force at 12.10.2009 by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
[F156(a)the person is a local authority foster parent within the meaning of section 105 of the Children Act 1989;]
F156S. 53(7)(a) substituted (6.4.2016) by The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/413), regs. 2(1), 255
I89S. 53 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(l)
I90S. 53 in force at 20.1.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(i)
F157(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F158(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or
F159(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . or
F160(5). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F157S. 54(2)(a) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 67(2), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
F158S. 54(3)(b) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 67(3), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
F159S. 54(4)(b) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 67(4), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
F160S. 54(5) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 67(5), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(ii)
I91S. 54(1)(2) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 5(m)
I92S. 54(1)(2) in force at 12.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
I93S. 54(3)-(5) in force at 12.10.2009 by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
F161(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(a)section [F16245(9)];
F163(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(d)section 48(7) F164... ;
(e)section 49(7) F164... .
F165(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F165(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F165(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F165(e). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F165(f). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F166(j). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(l)section [F16741(8)];
F168(n). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(r)paragraph 2(1)(f) or [F1697(1)(f) or (g)] of Schedule 4;
F170(s). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F170(t). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F161S. 56(1) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 68(2), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(iii)
F162Words in s. 56(2)(a) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 68(3)(a) (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(iii)
F163S. 56(2)(c) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 68(3)(b), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(iii)
F164Words in s. 56(2)(d)(e) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 68(3)(c), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(iii)
F165S. 56(3)(b)-(f) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 68(4)(a), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(iii)
F166S. 56(3)(j) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 68(4)(c), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(iii)
F167Words in s. 56(3)(l) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 68(4)(d) (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(iii)
F168S. 56(3)(n) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 68(4)(e), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(iii)
F169Words in s. 56(3)(r) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 68(4)(f) (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(iii)
F170S. 56(3)(s)(t) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 68(4)(g), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(iii)
I94S. 56 in force at 31.12.2007 by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 2(e)
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(1)No claim for damages lies in respect of any loss or damage suffered by any person in consequence of—
(c)the provision of F171... information in pursuance of any of sections 35, 36, 37, 39, 40, 41, 42, 45 and 46.
(2)Subsection (1)(c) does not apply to the provision of information which is untrue by a person who knows the information is untrue and either—
(3)Nothing in this Act affects section 8 of the Human Rights Act 1998 (c. 42) as it relates to the power of a court to award damages in respect of an unlawful act of a public authority (within the meaning of that Act).
F171Word in s. 57(1)(c) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 69, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(iv)
I95S. 57 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(m)
I96S. 57 in force at 20.1.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(j)
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(5)A friend of a person (A) includes a person who is a friend of a member of A's family.
I97S. 58 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(n)
I98S. 58 in force at 12.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
I99S. 58(6) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 5(n)
F17259Vulnerable adultsE+W+N.I.
F172S. 59 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 65(1), 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(b)(bb)
60InterpretationE+W+N.I.
[F173 “ adult ” means a person who has attained the age of 18; ]
“the adults' barred list” must be construed in accordance with section 2(1)(b);
“the children's barred list” must be construed in accordance with section 2(1)(a);
[F174“DBS” means the Disclosure and Barring Service established by section 87(1) of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012;]
“educational institution” includes any training provider (within the meaning of Part 3 of the Education Act 2005 (c. 18)), whether or not the training provider would otherwise be regarded as an institution;
“employment agency” and “employment business” must be construed in accordance with the Employment Agencies Act 1973 (c. 35);
an educational institution which supplies to another person a student who is following a course at the institution, for the purpose of enabling the student to obtain experience of engaging in regulated F175... activity;
“supervisory authority” must be construed in accordance with section 45(7);
“vulnerable adult” [F176means any adult to whom an activity which is a regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults by virtue of any paragraph of paragraph 7(1) of Schedule 4 is provided].
(2)A reference (however expressed) to a person being barred must be construed in accordance with section 3.
F177(3). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(4)Nothing in this Act affects any power to provide information that exists apart from this Act.
F173Definition in s. 60(1) inserted (E.W.) (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 65(2)(a), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(b)
F174Definition in s. 60(1) inserted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 5 (with Pt. 4)
F175Words in s. 60(1) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 70(2), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(iv)
F176Words in s. 60(1) substituted (E.W.) (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 65(2)(b), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(b)
F177S. 60(3) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 70(3), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(iv)
I100S. 60 in force at 31.3.2008 for specified purposes for N.I. by S.I. 2008/930, art. 2(b)
I101S. 60 in force at 12.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
I102S. 60(1) in force at 31.12.2007 for specified purposes for E.W. by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 2(f)
I103S. 60(1)(4) in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes for E.W. by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(p)
61Orders and regulationsE+W+N.I.
(1)Any power under this Act to make orders or regulations is exercisable by statutory instrument.
(2)Subject to subsections (3) and (4), orders or regulations under this Act are subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
(3)An instrument containing provision made—
(a)by order under section 5(3),
F178(b). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F178(c). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F178(d). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F178(e). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(f)by order under section 54(1) if it contains provision amending any Act or confers power to make subordinate legislation,
(g)under section 64(3),
(h)in regulations prescribing criteria for the purpose of paragraph 1, 2, 7 or 8 of Schedule 3, [F179or]
(i)by order under paragraph 6 or 12 of Schedule 3, F180...
F180(j). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
must not be made unless a draft of the instrument is laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.
(4)Subsection (2) does not apply to an order made under section 65, including such an order which contains provision made under section 64 (except subsection (3) of that section).
(5)A power to make an order or regulations may be exercised so as to make different provision for different purposes.
F178S. 61(3)(b)-(e) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 71(a), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(iv)
F179Word in s. 61(3)(h) inserted (E.W.) (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 71(b) (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(iv)
F180S. 61(3)(j) and preceding word repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 71(c), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(bb)(iv)
I104S. 61 in force at 31.12.2007 by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 2(g)
I105S. 61 in force at 31.3.2008 for specified purposes for N.I. by S.I. 2008/930, art. 2(b)
I106S. 61 in force at 12.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
62Transitional provisionE+W
I107S. 62 in force at 31.12.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 2(h)
I108S. 62 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(q)
63Amendments and repealsE+W
(1)Schedule 9 contains amendments.
(2)Schedule 10 contains repeals.
C8S. 63 extended (Guernsey) (with modifications) (10.12.2009) by Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Guernsey) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/3215), art. 4, Sch. 2, Sch. 3 (with arts. 6-8)
C9S. 63 extended (Jersey) (with modifications) (18.3.2010) by The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Jersey) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/765), arts. 1(2), 4, Sch. 2, Sch. 3 (with arts. 6-8)
C10S. 63 extended (Isle of Man) (with modifications) (18.3.2010) by The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Isle of Man) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/764), arts. 1(2), 4, Sch. 2, Sch. 3 (with arts. 6-8)
I109S. 63 in force at 12.10.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/2610, art. 2(c) (with arts. 4-23)
I110S. 63 in force at 12.10.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
I111S. 63(1) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 2(d)
I112S. 63(1) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 3
I113S. 63(1) in force at 17.12.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/3204, art. 2(a)
I114S. 63(1) in force at 20.1.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(l)
I115S. 63(1) in force at 22.6.2009 for specified purposes by S.I. 2009/1503, art. 2(b)
I116S. 63(2) in force at 30.3.2010 for specified purposes by S.I. 2010/1101, art. 5
I117S. 63(2) in force at 17.6.2013 for specified purposes by S.I. 2012/2231, art. 4(a) (see S.I. 2013/1180, art. 2(b))
64Supplementary, incidental, consequential &c. provisionE+W
(1)Power to make subordinate legislation under this Act includes power to make—
as the person making the subordinate legislation thinks necessary or expedient.
(2)The Secretary of State may by order may make such further provision as he considers appropriate—
(b)in consequence of any provision made by this Act;
(c)for giving full effect to this Act or any provision made by it.
(3)Subordinate legislation under subsection (1) or (2) may amend, repeal, revoke or otherwise modify any enactment (including this Act).
(4)References in this section to subordinate legislation are to an order or regulations under this Act.
I118S. 64 in force at 31.12.2007 by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 2(i)
65CommencementE+W+N.I.
This Act (except this section and section 55) comes into force on such day as the Secretary of State appoints by order.
66ExtentE+W+N.I.
I119S. 66 in force at 31.12.2007 by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 2(l)
67Short titleE+W+N.I.
This Act may be cited as the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.
I120S. 67 in force at 31.12.2007 by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 2(m)
[F181SCHEDULE 1E+W+N.I.[F182Independent Safeguarding Authority]
F181Sch. 1 ceases to have effect (1.12.2012) by virtue of The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 112 (with Pt. 4)
F182Words in Sch. 1 heading substituted (12.11.2009) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 81(2)(3)(m)(ii), 116(5)(a)
MembershipE+W+N.I.
1(1)[F183ISA] shall consist of—E+W+N.I.
F183Words in Sch. 1 para. 1 substituted (12.11.2009) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 81(2)(3)(m)(ii), 116(5)(a)
I121Sch. 1 para. 1 in force at 2.1.2008 for E.W. by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 3
I122Sch. 1 para. 1 in force at 31.3.2008 for N.I. by S.I. 2008/930, art. 2(a)
Tenure of officeE+W+N.I.
2(1)The chairman and members hold and must vacate office as such in accordance with the terms of their respective appointments.E+W+N.I.
(2)The appointment of a person to hold office is for a term not exceeding five years.
(3)A person holding office may at any time resign that office by giving notice in writing to the Secretary of State.
(4)The Secretary of State may by notice in writing remove a person from office if satisfied that any of the following applies to him—
(a)he has, without reasonable excuse, failed, for a continuous period of three months, to carry out his functions;
(b)he has been convicted (whether before or after his appointment) of a criminal offence;
(c)he is an undischarged bankrupt or his estate has been sequestrated and he has not been discharged;
[F184(ca)a moratorium period under a debt relief order applies in relation to him (under Part 7A of the Insolvency Act 1986);]
(d)he is the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order or an interim order under Schedule 4A to the Insolvency Act 1986 (c. 45) or an order to the like effect made under any corresponding enactment in force in Scotland or Northern Ireland;
[F185(da)he is the subject of a debt relief restrictions order or an interim debt relief restrictions order under Schedule 4ZB to the Insolvency Act (c45);]
(e)he has made a composition or arrangement with, or granted a trust deed for, his creditors;
(f)he has failed to comply with the terms of his appointment;
(g)he is otherwise unable or unfit to carry out his functions as chairman or member.
(5)A person who ceases to be chairman or a member is eligible for re-appointment, except where he is removed from office under sub-paragraph (4).
F184Sch. 1 para. 2(4)(ca) inserted (1.10.2012) by The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2404), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 58(2) (with art. 5)
F185Sch. 1 para. 2(4)(da) inserted (1.10.2012) by The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 (Consequential Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2404), art. 1, Sch. 2 para. 58(3) (with arts. 5, 6)
I123Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 2.1.2008 for E.W. by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 3
I124Sch. 1 para. 2 in force at 31.3.2008 for N.I. by S.I. 2008/930, art. 2(a)
Remuneration, pension etc. of membersE+W+N.I.
3(1)[F182ISA] must pay to the chairman and each of the other members such remuneration and allowances as may be determined by the Secretary of State.E+W+N.I.
(2)[F182ISA] must, if required to do so by the Secretary of State—
(a)pay such pension, allowances or gratuities as may be determined by the Secretary of State to or in respect of a person who is or has been the chairman or a member, or
(3)If the Secretary of State thinks that there are special circumstances which make it right for a person ceasing to hold office as chairman or a member to receive compensation, [F182ISA] must pay to him a sum by way of compensation of such amount as may be determined by the Secretary of State.
(4)Service as chairman or other member of [F182ISA] is included among the kinds of service to which a scheme under section 1 of the Superannuation Act 1972 (c. 11) can apply, and accordingly in Schedule 1 to that Act (in which those kinds of service are listed) insert at the appropriate place— “ The [F182Independent Safeguarding Authority]. ”
(5)[F182ISA] must pay to the Minister for the Civil Service, at such times as he may direct, such sums as he may determine in respect of any increase attributable to sub-paragraph (4) in the sums payable out of money provided by Parliament under that Act.
I125Sch. 1 para. 3 in force at 2.1.2008 for E.W. by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 3
I126Sch. 1 para. 3 in force at 31.3.2008 for N.I. by S.I. 2008/930, art. 2(a)
StaffE+W+N.I.
4(1)[F182ISA] shall have—E+W+N.I.
(3)[F182ISA] may make arrangements for persons to be seconded to [F182ISA] to serve as members of its staff.
(4)A member of a police force on temporary service with [F182ISA] shall be under the direction and control of [F182ISA].
I127Sch. 1 para. 4 in force at 2.1.2008 for E.W. by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 3
I128Sch. 1 para. 4 in force at 31.3.2008 for N.I. by S.I. 2008/930, art. 2(a)
Remuneration, pensions etc. of staffE+W+N.I.
5(1)[F182ISA] must pay to its employees such remuneration and allowances as it may determine.E+W+N.I.
(2)[F182ISA] may pay, or make payments in respect of, such pensions, allowances or gratuities to or in respect of its employees or former employees as it may determine.
(3)Employment with [F182ISA] is included among the kinds of employment to which a scheme under section 1 of the Superannuation Act 1972 (c. 11) can apply, and accordingly in Schedule 1 to that Act (in which those kinds of employment are listed) insert at the appropriate place— “ Employment by the [F182Independent Safeguarding Authority]. ”
(a)on ceasing to be employed by [F182ISA] becomes or continues to be one of its members, and
the Minister for the Civil Service may determine that his service as a member of [F182ISA] is to be treated for the purposes of the scheme as if his service as a member were service as an employee of [F182ISA] (whether or not any benefits are payable to or in respect of him by virtue of paragraph 3).
(5)[F182ISA] must pay to the Minister for the Civil Service, at such times as he may direct, such sums as he may determine in respect of any increase attributable to this paragraph in the sums payable out of money provided by Parliament under that Act.
I129Sch. 1 para. 5 in force at 2.1.2008 for E.W. by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 3
I130Sch. 1 para. 5 in force at 31.3.2008 for N.I. by S.I. 2008/930, art. 2(a)
Delegation of functionsE+W+N.I.
6(1)[F182ISA] may to such extent as it may determine delegate any of its functions to—E+W+N.I.
(2)A committee mentioned in sub-paragraph (1)(c) which consists of both members and members of staff must be chaired by a member.
I131Sch. 1 para. 6 in force at 2.1.2008 for E.W. by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 3
I132Sch. 1 para. 6 in force at 31.3.2008 for N.I. by S.I. 2008/930, art. 2(a)
7E+W+N.I.[F182ISA] may to such extent as it may determine delegate any of its functions, other than a core function, to—
(b)a committee (including a committee which comprises or includes persons who are neither members nor members of staff).
I133Sch. 1 para. 7 in force at 2.1.2008 for E.W. by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 3
I134Sch. 1 para. 7 in force at 31.3.2008 for N.I. by S.I. 2008/930, art. 2(a)
8E+W+N.I.A core function is—
I135Sch. 1 para. 8 in force at 2.1.2008 for E.W. by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 3
I136Sch. 1 para. 8 in force at 31.3.2008 for N.I. by S.I. 2008/930, art. 2(a)
ReportsE+W+N.I.
9(1)As soon as possible after the end of each financial year [F186ISA] must issue a report on the exercise of its functions during that year.E+W+N.I.
(2)[F186ISA] must arrange for the report to be published in such manner as it considers appropriate.
F186Words in Sch. 1 paras. 9-16 substituted (12.11.2009) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 81(2)(3)(m)(ii), 116(5)(a)
I137Sch. 1 para. 9 in force at 2.1.2008 for E.W. by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 3
I138Sch. 1 para. 9 in force at 31.3.2008 for N.I. by S.I. 2008/930, art. 2(a)
10E+W+N.I.The Secretary of State may direct [F186ISA] to submit a report to him on any matter regarding the exercise of [F186ISA's] functions as may be specified in the direction.
I139Sch. 1 para. 10 in force at 2.1.2008 for E.W. by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 3
I140Sch. 1 para. 10 in force at 31.3.2008 for N.I. by S.I. 2008/930, art. 2(a)
FundingE+W+N.I.
11E+W+N.I.The Secretary of State may make payments to [F186ISA] of such amounts, at such times and on such conditions (if any) as he thinks appropriate.
I141Sch. 1 para. 11 in force at 2.1.2008 for E.W. by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 3
I142Sch. 1 para. 11 in force at 31.3.2008 for N.I. by S.I. 2008/930, art. 2(a)
AccountsE+W+N.I.
12(1)[F186ISA] must keep its accounts in such form as the Secretary of State determines.E+W+N.I.
(2)[F186ISA] must prepare annual accounts in respect of each financial year in such form as the Secretary of State decides.
(3)Before the end of the specified period following the end of each financial year to which the annual accounts relate [F186ISA] must send a copy of the accounts to the Secretary of State and the Comptroller and Auditor General.
(a)the period starting on the day [F186ISA] is established and ending on the next 31st March;
I143Sch. 1 para. 12 in force at 2.1.2008 for E.W. by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 3
I144Sch. 1 para. 12 in force at 31.3.2008 for N.I. by S.I. 2008/930, art. 2(a)
StatusE+W+N.I.
13(1)[F186ISA] is not to be regarded—E+W+N.I.
(2)[F186ISA's] property is not to be regarded as property of, or property held on behalf of, the Crown.
I145Sch. 1 para. 13 in force at 2.1.2008 for E.W. by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 3
I146Sch. 1 para. 13 in force at 31.3.2008 for N.I. by S.I. 2008/930, art. 2(a)
Payments in connection with maladministrationE+W+N.I.
14(1)If [F186ISA] thinks—E+W+N.I.
(a)that action taken by or on behalf of [F186ISA] amounts to maladministration, and
(b)that a person has been adversely affected by the action,
[F186ISA] may make such payment (if any) to the person as it thinks appropriate.
(2)“Action” includes failure to act.
I147Sch. 1 para. 14 in force at 2.1.2008 for E.W. by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 3
I148Sch. 1 para. 14 in force at 31.3.2008 for N.I. by S.I. 2008/930, art. 2(a)
Incidental powersE+W+N.I.
15(1)In connection with the exercise of any of its functions [F186ISA] may—E+W+N.I.
(d)do such other things as [F186ISA] thinks necessary or expedient.
on such terms as [F186ISA] thinks appropriate.
(3)But [F186ISA] may exercise the power conferred by sub-paragraph (1)(b) or (c) only with the consent of the Secretary of State.
(b)subject to such conditions as the Secretary of State thinks appropriate.
I149Sch. 1 para. 15 in force at 2.1.2008 for E.W. by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 3
I150Sch. 1 para. 15 in force at 31.3.2008 for N.I. by S.I. 2008/930, art. 2(a)
DocumentsE+W+N.I.
16E+W+N.I.A document purporting to be signed on behalf of [F186ISA] shall be received in evidence and, unless the contrary is proved, be taken to be so signed.]
I151Sch. 1 para. 16 in force at 2.1.2008 for E.W. by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 3
I152Sch. 1 para. 16 in force at 31.3.2008 for N.I. by S.I. 2008/930, art. 2(a)
[F187SCHEDULE 2E+WTransfers to [F188ISA]
F187Sch. 2 ceases to have effect (1.12.2012) by virtue of The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 112 (with Pt. 4)
F188Words in Sch. 3 substituted (12.11.2009) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 81(2)(3)(m)(iii), 116(5)(a)
(a)for a person employed in the civil service of the state to become an employee of [F189ISA];
(b)for his terms of employment to have effect (subject to any necessary modifications) as the terms of his contract of employment with [F189ISA];
(c)for the transfer to [F189ISA] of the rights, powers, duties and liabilities of the Crown under or in connection with his terms of employment;
(d)for anything done (or having effect as if done) before that transfer by or in relation to the Crown in respect of the terms of employment or the person to be treated as having been done by or in relation to [F189ISA].
(2)A staff transfer scheme may provide for a period before a person became an employee of [F189ISA] to count as a period during which he was such an employee (and for the operation of the scheme not to be treated as having interrupted the continuity of that period).
(3)A staff transfer scheme may provide for a person in the civil service of the state who would otherwise become an employee of [F189ISA] not to become such an employee if he gives notice objecting to the operation of the scheme in relation to him.
(4)A staff transfer scheme may provide for any person who would be treated (whether by an enactment or otherwise) as having his employment terminated by the operation of the scheme not to be so treated.
F189Words in Sch. 2 para. 1 substituted (12.11.2009) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 81(2)(3)(m)(iii), 116(5)(a)
I153Sch. 2 para. 1 in force at 2.1.2008 by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 3
2(1)The Secretary of State may make a scheme (a “property transfer scheme”) providing for the transfer to [F190ISA] of any property, rights or liabilities of the Secretary of State.E+W
(2)The things that may be transferred by a property transfer scheme include—
(a)create interests in, or rights in relation to, anything that is or could be transferred by the scheme;
(b)impose liabilities in relation to anything that is or could be transferred or created by the scheme;
(d)provide for things done by or in relation to the Secretary of State in connection with any property, rights or liabilities transferred by the scheme to be treated as done, or to be continued, by or in relation to [F190ISA];
(e)make provision about the continuation of legal proceedings.
F190Words in Sch. 2 para. 2 substituted (12.11.2009) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 81(2)(3)(m)(iii), 116(5)(a)
I154Sch. 2 para. 2 in force at 2.1.2008 by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 3
Schemes: supplementaryE+W
3E+WA staff transfer scheme, or property transfer scheme, may make supplementary, incidental, transitional and consequential provision.]
I155Sch. 2 para. 3 in force at 2.1.2008 by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 3
C11Sch. 3 modified (20.1.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Transitory Provisions) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/12), arts. 1(1), 5
[F191(2)If DBS is satisfied that this paragraph applies to a person, it must include the person in the children’s barred list.]
F191Sch. 3 para. 1(2) substituted for Sch. 3 para. 1(2)(3) (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 56 (with Pt. 4)
C12Sch. 3 para. 1 modified (temp.) (12.10.2009) by The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Regulated Activity, Miscellaneous and Transitional Provisions and Commencement No. 5) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2610), arts. 1(1), 9(2)
I156Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(a)
I157Sch. 3 para. 1 in force at 20.1.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(k)
I158Sch. 3 para. 1(1) in force at 31.12.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 2(j)
[F192[F193(2)Sub-paragraph (4) applies if it appears to DBS that—
(4)[F194DBS] must give the person the opportunity to make representations as to why the person should not be included in the children's barred list.
(6)If [F194DBS] —
(8)If [F194DBS] —
F192 Sch. 3 para. 2(2)-(8) substituted for Sch. 3 para. 2(2)-(4) (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 67(2), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(d) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
F193Sch. 3 para. 2(2) substituted for Sch. 3 para 2(2)(3) (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 57 (with Pt. 4)
F194Word in Sch. 3 paras. 2-5 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 3(f)(i) (with Pt. 4)
C13Sch. 3 para. 2 modified (temp.) (12.10.2009) by The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Regulated Activity, Miscellaneous and Transitional Provisions and Commencement No. 5) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2610), arts. 1(1), 9(3)
I159Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(a)
I160Sch. 3 para. 2 in force at 20.1.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(k)
I161Sch. 3 para. 2(1) in force at 31.12.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 2(j)
(a)it appears to [F194DBS] that the person [F195—
(b)[F194DBS] proposes to include him in the children's barred list.
(2)[F194DBS] must give the person the opportunity to make representations as to why he should not be included in the children's barred list.
(3)[F194DBS] must include the person in the children's barred list if—
[F196(aa)it has reason to believe that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to children,] and
(b)it [F197is satisfied] that it is appropriate to include the person in the list.
F195Words in Sch. 3 para. 3(1)(a) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 67(3)(a), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(d) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
F196Sch. 3 para. 3(3)(aa) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 67(3)(b), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(d) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
F197Words in Sch. 3 para. 3(3)(b) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 67(3)(c), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(d) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
I162Sch. 3 para. 3 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(a)
I163Sch. 3 para. 3 in force at 20.1.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(k)
(d)conduct involving sexually explicit images depicting violence against human beings (including possession of such images), if it appears to [F194DBS] that the conduct is inappropriate;
(e)conduct of a sexual nature involving a child, if it appears to [F194DBS] that the conduct is inappropriate.
(6)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(d) and (e), [F194DBS] must have regard to guidance issued by the Secretary of State as to conduct which is inappropriate.
I164Sch. 3 para. 4 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(a)
I165Sch. 3 para. 4(1)-(4)(6) in force at 20.1.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(k)
I166Sch. 3 para. 4(5) in force at 12.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
(a)it appears to [F194DBS] that the person[F198—
[F199(aa)it has reason to believe that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to children,] and
(b)it [F200is satisfied] that it is appropriate to include the person in the list.
F198Words in Sch. 3 para. 5(1)(a) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 67(4)(a), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(d) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
F199Sch. 3 para. 5(3)(aa) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 67(4)(b), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(d) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
F200Words in Sch. 3 para. 5(3)(b) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 67(4)(c), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(d) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
I167Sch. 3 para. 5 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(a)
I168Sch. 3 para. 5 in force at 20.1.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(k)
6(1)[F201DBS] must not include a person in the children's barred list—E+W
(2)A relevant Scottish authority is such authority as the Secretary of State specifies by order as exercising for the purposes of the law of Scotland functions which correspond to those of [F201DBS] .
F201Word in Sch. 3 para. 6 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 3(f)(iii) (with Pt. 4)
I169Sch. 3 para. 6 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(a)
I170Sch. 3 para. 6 in force at 12.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
I171Sch. 3 para. 6(1)(b)(2)(3) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 5(o)
[F202(2)If DBS is satisfied that this paragraph applies to a person, it must include the person in the adults’ barred list.]
F202Sch. 3 para. 7(2) substituted for Sch. 3 para. 7(2)(3) (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 58 (with Pt. 4)
C14Sch. 3 para. 7 modified (temp.) (12.10.2009) by The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Regulated Activity, Miscellaneous and Transitional Provisions and Commencement No. 5) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2610), arts. 1(1), 9(4)
I172Sch. 3 para. 7 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(a)
I173Sch. 3 para. 7 in force at 20.1.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(k)
I174Sch. 3 para. 7(1) in force at 31.12.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 2(j)
[F203[F204(2)Sub-paragraph (4) applies if it appears to DBS that—
(4)[F205DBS] must give the person the opportunity to make representations as to why the person should not be included in the adults' barred list.
(6)If [F205DBS] —
(8)If [F205DBS] —
F203Sch. 3 para. 8(2)-(8) substituted for Sch. 3 para. 8(2)-(4) (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 67(6), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(d) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
F204Sch. 3 para. 8(2) substituted for Sch. 3 para. 8(2)(3) (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 59 (with Pt. 4)
F205Word in Sch. 3 paras. 8-11 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 3(f)(iv) (with Pt. 4)
C15Sch. 3 para. 8 modified (temp.) (12.10.2009) by The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Regulated Activity, Miscellaneous and Transitional Provisions and Commencement No. 5) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/2610), arts. 1(1), 9(5)
I175Sch. 3 para. 8 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(a)
I176Sch. 3 para. 8 in force at 20.1.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(k)
I177Sch. 3 para. 8(1) in force at 31.12.2007 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 2(j)
(a)it appears to [F205DBS] that the person[F206—
(b)[F205DBS] proposes to include him in the adults' barred list.
(2)[F205DBS] must give the person the opportunity to make representations as to why he should not be included in the adults' barred list.
(3)[F205DBS] must include the person in the adults' barred list if—
[F207(aa)it has reason to believe that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults,] and
(b)it [F208is satisfied] that it is appropriate to include the person in the list.
F206Words in Sch. 3 para. 9(1)(a) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 67(7)(a), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(d) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
F207Sch. 3 para. 9(3)(aa) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 67(7)(b), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(d) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
F208Words in Sch. 3 para. 9(3)(b) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 67(7)(c), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(d) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
I178Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(a)
I179Sch. 3 para. 9 in force at 20.1.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(k)
(d)conduct involving sexually explicit images depicting violence against human beings (including possession of such images), if it appears to [F205DBS] that the conduct is inappropriate;
(e)conduct of a sexual nature involving a vulnerable adult, if it appears to [F205DBS] that the conduct is inappropriate.
(6)For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(d) and (e), [F205DBS] must have regard to guidance issued by the Secretary of State as to conduct which is inappropriate.
I180Sch. 3 para. 10 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(a)
I181Sch. 3 para. 10(1)-(4)(6) in force at 20.1.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(k)
I182Sch. 3 para. 10(5) in force at 12.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
(a)it appears to [F205DBS] that the person[F209—
[F210(aa)it has reason to believe that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults,] and
(b)it [F211is satisfied] that it is appropriate to include the person in the list.
F209Words in Sch. 3 para. 11(1)(a) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 67(8)(a), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(d) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
F210Sch. 3 para. 11(3)(aa) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 67(8)(b), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(d) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
F211Words in Sch. 3 para. 11(3)(b) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 67(8)(c), 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(d) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
I183Sch. 3 para. 11 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(a)
I184Sch. 3 para. 11 in force at 20.1.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(k)
12(1)[F212DBS] must not include a person in the adults' barred list—E+W
(2)A relevant Scottish authority is such authority as the Secretary of State specifies by order as exercising for the purposes of the law of Scotland functions which correspond to those of [F212DBS] .
F212Word in Sch. 3 para. 12 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 3(f)(vi) (with Pt. 4)
I185Sch. 3 para. 12 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(a)
I186Sch. 3 para. 12 in force at 12.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
I187Sch. 3 para. 12(1)(b)(2)(3) in force at 19.5.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2008/1320, art. 5(o)
C16Sch. 3 Pt. 3 modified (7.4.2008) by The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/473), arts. 1(1), 4(5)
C17Sch. 3 Pt. 3 modified (7.4.2008) by The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Transitional Provisions) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/473), arts. 1(1), 2(5)
13(1)[F213DBS] must ensure that in respect of any information it receives in relation to an individual from whatever source or of whatever nature it considers whether the information is relevant to its consideration as to whether the individual should be included in each barred list.E+W
(2)Sub-paragraph (1) does not, without more, require [F213DBS] to give an individual the opportunity to make representations as to why he should not be included in a barred list.
F213Word in Sch. 3 paras. 13-21 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 3(f)(vii) (with Pt. 4)
I188Sch. 3 para. 13 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(a)
I189Sch. 3 para. 13 in force at 12.10.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2, Sch.
14E+WWhen an individual is included in a barred list [F213DBS] must take all reasonable steps to notify the individual of that fact.
I190Sch. 3 para. 14 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(a)
I191Sch. 3 para. 14 in force at 20.1.2009 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2009/39, art. 2(1)(k)
15(1)The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision as to the procedure to be followed for the purposes of any decision [F213DBS] is required or authorised to take under this Schedule.E+W
I192Sch. 3 para. 15 in force at 11.2.2008 for specified purposes by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 4(a)
I193Sch. 3 para. 15(1)(2) in force at 31.12.2007 by S.I. 2007/3545, art. 2(k)
16(1)A person who is, by virtue of any provision of this Schedule, given an opportunity to make representations must have the opportunity to make representations in relation to all of the information on which [F213DBS] intends to rely in taking a decision under this Schedule.E+W
(2)Any requirement of this Schedule to give a person an opportunity to make representations does not apply if [F213DBS] does not know and cannot reasonably ascertain the whereabouts of the person.
(4)Findings of fact made by a competent body are findings of fact made in proceedings before [F214the Secretary of State in the exercise of the Secretary of State's functions under section 141B of the Education Act 2002, or in proceedings before] one of the following bodies or any of its committees—
F215(a). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(j)[F216the Health and Care Professions Council];
[F217(l) Social Care Wales]
[F218(m)Social Work England.]
[F219(4A)The reference in sub-paragraph (4) to “any of its committees” is, in respect of Social Care Wales, to be read as if it were a reference to “any panel established under Part 8 of the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016”.]
F214Words in Sch. 3 para. 16(4) inserted (1.4.2012) by Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 2 para. 27(4)(a); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F215Sch. 3 para. 16(4)(a) omitted (1.4.2012) by virtue of Education Act 2011 (c. 21), s. 82(3), Sch. 2 para. 27(4)(b); S.I. 2012/924, art. 2
F216Words in Sch. 3 para. 16(4)(j) substituted (1.8.2012) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 15 para. 56(e); S.I. 2012/1319, art. 2(4)
F217Words in Sch. 3 para. 16(4)(l) substituted (3.4.2017) by