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Compliance InformationThe Code of Practice was published by Scottish Ministers under Section 122(1) of the Police Act 1997 to provide guidance for organisations registered to access the disclosure scheme under Part V of the Police Act 1997. The information provided in this section has been developed to help organisations that are either in the process of registering or are already registered with CRBS. It has been developed to help ensure full understanding of the requirements of the Ministerial Code of Practice, which in turn will lead to full compliance. All organisations accessing Disclosure Checks, and therefore all organisations registered with CRBS, must comply with the Police Act 1997. The Code of Practice provides guidance on how compliance can be achieved. MinutesClick on the link below to find the minutes from the PVG Guidance Advisory Group Meetings. AnnouncementsChanges to the Disclosure System– From 29 June 2009 The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2009 - Scottish Statutory Instrument Guidance on Completing Sections E5 - E8 on the Disclosure Application Form:
Criteria for Accessing Free Disclosure Certificates Please note that free standard and enhanced disclosure checks are only available for volunteer positions within voluntary sector organisations; applications which are made by voluntary sector organisation for individuals completing a student placement as part of their college or university course are not entitled to the free checks. Furthermore, organisations not deemed to be voluntary sector organisations are not entitled to access free standard or enhanced disclosures for volunteer positions. All basic disclosure applications must be paid for (£23.00 per application, as these levels of checks are not available to organisations free of charge.
If you have any questions regarding the criteria for free disclosure checks please contact the Compliance & Training department on 01786 849777 option 2 |
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