/Type /Pages /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 12 0 R << HWr}W#2a:J%\y !91@2>{f P7JyqZb]z"Us/U*B1KAW^7m"Idk>pbJ|?xYx|yUx"S}?kpr>wA@Adf&n602%t u||4(6"/KzJ+Q#_W>,$^sRy-dIN 6[? << << /Contents 360 0 R endobj /Type /Font We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. [22], In addition to the information provided on a Standard certificate, the Enhanced certificate involves an additional check with the police,[23] who check if any other information is held on file that may be relevant (for instance, information that has not led to a criminal conviction but may indicate a danger to vulnerable groups). WebScottish Vetting and Barring Scheme Analysis of the Consultation 9 780755 962112 ISBN 0- 7559- 6211- 7 ISSN 0950 2254 ISBN 0-7559-6211-7 Price 5.00 << << /Rotate 0 /Kids [26 0 R 27 0 R 28 0 R 29 0 R] 1 0 obj << /Count 10 Disclosure Scotland checks and shares information about people's criminal records. endobj /Parent 13 0 R /Parent 20 0 R /Resources 231 0 R /Type /Page /Rotate 0 An Enhanced with Barred Lists DBS check is also suitable for people working with children or adults in certain circumstances such as those in receipt of healthcare or personal care. /Resources 323 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> Web Scottish Vetting and Barring Number (if relevant) Special category personal data In addition to the above, we also process special category personal data for taxi drivers when appropriate. /Contents 198 0 R >> To submit an online referral, create a DBS online account and once logged in, select submit a referral. /Contents 171 0 R Huntley had been suspected of a string of offences including rape, indecent assault and burglary. >> You appear to be using an unsupported browser, and it may not be able to display this site properly. Getting a disregard means these convictions will not show on any criminal record checks issued by Disclosure Scotland. 109 0 obj /Kids [35 0 R 36 0 R 37 0 R 38 0 R 39 0 R] /Contents 318 0 R /Type /Page 127 0 obj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 234 0 R endobj If you want to be notified when an update is made to the DBS GOV.UK website, or new content is added, you can subscribe with your email address, here. /Resources 353 0 R 121 0 obj 23 0 obj /CS0 [/Separation /PANTONE#20535#20C /DeviceCMYK 138 0 R] Vetting and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 228 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Pages WebVetting and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks This document provides guidance about aspects of the vetting of staff and the use of Disclosure and Barring /Font << WebTHE VETTING AND BARRING SCHEME (PARTS 1, 2, 4 AND 6 ) The Bichard Inquiry 7. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page hasContentIssue true, Copyright Cambridge University Press 2013. /Parent 23 0 R Your certificate needs to be current. endobj /Type /Page Vetting and Barring Scheme Definition | Law Insider /Contents 308 0 R endobj /Rotate 0 BBC News - Q&A: Vetting and barring scheme 86 0 obj /Parent 12 0 R /Type /Page /Parent 22 0 R /Resources 203 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 35 0 obj /Resources 339 0 R law Contact us if you think your DBS certificate is wrong. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] The changes follow a 2011 review of the 2006 Act and the subsequent vetting and barring regime by independent criminality information management expert Sunita Mason, called A common sense approach. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page On 17 June 2013, the DBS update service was launched, intended to improve the ease of applying for criminal record checks and create significant savings. Our disclosure teams carry out DBS checks (previously known as CRB, or criminal record checks). Friday 9am to 3:30pm. Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}532428.1N 25921.3W / 53.407806N 2.989250W / 53.407806; -2.989250, The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is a non-departmental public body of the Home Office of the United Kingdom. /Type /Page /Type /Page endobj >> /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] 126 0 obj 93 0 obj /Contents 270 0 R /Kids [30 0 R 31 0 R 32 0 R 33 0 R 34 0 R] 44 0 obj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /F5 167 0 R For this reason we recommend submitting referrals via our secure online referral form, however if you are using a paper referral form we recommend using registered post. Alternatively, you can complete the DBS paper referral form and send to: /Resources 343 0 R /Parent 22 0 R /GS6 150 0 R /Type /Page The Home Office expected 2.8 million paying users to be using the new update service by 201718, but it was not market tested and the actual number of users is around one million. endobj Vetting and Barring /Parent 22 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] << /Parent 23 0 R >> Basic disclosure changes - GOV.UK /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] << 68 0 obj /Type /Page /Contents 208 0 R /Parent 20 0 R /Rotate 0 Please do not provide any personal information, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except for graphic assets and where otherwise stated, your address details for the past 5 years, your National Insurance number (if you have one), your passport number (if you have a passport it can be from any country), your driving licence number, for either a full or provisional licence (if you have a licence), your non-UK identity card number (if you have one). /Contents 350 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] As of 29May2013[update], the DBS began to "filter" certain criminal information from a DBS certificate if it met the guidelines laid out in The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2013[25]. endobj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> Since that report was published, the Scottish Ministers and UK Government have accepted all the recommendations and have been working to implement them. /Type /Pages /Type /Pages /ZaDb 9 0 R But Disclosure Scotland will send you an email with your reference number as well. You can change your cookie settings at any time. endobj /Rotate 0 /Type /Pages /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] You must do your own basic disclosure application. /Parent 11 0 R /Type /Page uuid:be0c27e0-311f-11db-a770-000d934700c8 /Contents 216 0 R << 33 0 obj >> /Type /Page /F1 164 0 R >> >> /F2 142 0 R This is when someone applies for an Enhanced DBS check to work with children or adults in certain circumstances, such as those in receipt of healthcare or personal care, and the check reveals relevant information that results in the individual being considered for inclusion on one or both of the Barred Lists. << >> /Rotate 0 47 0 obj /TT1 174 0 R << [12], Employers and temporary staff agencies have bemoaned the time it takes for a worker to be cleared by the DBS and in an effort to cut waiting times the government allowed the establishment of "Adult First" . /Type /Page /Rotate 0 The lists contain information on whether the applicant is barred from working with either of the two groups. >> DBS will consider the individuals representations before making a final barring decision. << /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj Scottish Vetting and Barring /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 300 0 R /Type /Page Find out more about how we work and our corporate publications. This will take away the requirement for organisations to have >> /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 310 0 R endobj << /Kids [70 0 R 71 0 R 72 0 R 73 0 R 74 0 R 75 0 R 76 0 R 77 0 R 78 0 R 79 0 R] endobj Find out more about what will change. << /Resources 221 0 R 32 0 obj This is then sent to DBS through a Registered Body. /Kids [11 0 R 12 0 R 13 0 R] [8] It is also an offence for an employer to knowingly employ a barred person in regulated activity with the group from which they are barred. Employers can then ask to see the certificate to ensure that they are recruiting suitable people into their organisation. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] WebNurses will not be required to register with the governments new vetting and barring scheme for those working with children and vulnerable adults until 2010, the Home Office has announced. A basic disclosure is the most common and lowest level of disclosure available. You may wish to upgrade your browser. If you receive a DBS certificate with a conviction that doesn't relate to you, you should also inform the person who requested that you complete the form as soon as possible.The phone line for certificate disputes is open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday only. /Resources 295 0 R /Parent 21 0 R << 83 0 obj /Contents 342 0 R If you wish to submit a new request under the Freedom of Information Act please contact the DBS.Most requests are free of charge but you may need to pay a small amount for photocopies or postage. 66 0 obj /Contents 186 0 R /Parent 19 0 R /F3 143 0 R /Kids [15 0 R 16 0 R 17 0 R 18 0 R 19 0 R 20 0 R] 3E4\5/oAP& RnW`/tOdcG/;BHK G|kft-d& ec)sZh#f84Be?IVp'Dd#P\(nOh*\G*3tieJ+Y@|~u /a#O:>:UWM@J >zy}ES%4|=v"1;%rVi5P!#Se@==. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] The consequential growth in use of criminal records checks is such that in [3] The DBS started operating on 1 December 2012. /Parent 13 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 355 0 R For a job based in England or Wales, apply to theDisclosure and Barring Service. It also contains any other non-conviction information that the police or other government bodies think is relevant. 92 0 obj An Enhanced DBS check is suitable for people working with children or adults in certain circumstances such as those in receipt of healthcare or personal care. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] This helps organisations to employ the right people for certain types of work, like working with children or protected adults. Publications also include our board and committee minutes. /Parent 25 0 R The Update Service cannot currently be used for Basic DBS checks. The certificate will contain the same details as a standard certificate and, if the role is eligible, an employer can request that one or both of the DBS Barred Lists are checked. Find out about our commitment to publishing in Welsh. If you have a conviction you think may be eligible for a disregard, you can find out more and apply for a disregard at gov.scot. << endobj 21 0 obj 82 0 obj /Type /Page /Type /Pages << endobj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Curre nt address Town/City Postcode Country Date from You must provide all other address where you have lived in the last 5 years. Over 200 responses were received to the consultation, although this View all Google Scholar citations /F7 169 0 R The conclusion is that devolution has enabled differences to emerge within aspects of these policies between Scotland and England, but has had negligible impact on the overall policy agenda of risk management and preventive governance. /Contents 294 0 R /Parent 17 0 R News stories, speeches, letters and notices, Reports, analysis and official statistics, Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports. Visit 'Set cookie preferences' to control specific cookies. /Resources 283 0 R endobj We use cookies to collect anonymous data to help us improve your site browsing /ColorSpace << << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> [27][28][29], Sociologist Frank Furedi has stated that CRB checks cannot provide a "cast-iron guarantee that children will be safe with a particular adult", and that their use has created an atmosphere of suspicion and is "poisoning" relationships between the generations, with many ordinary parents finding themselves regarded as "potential child abusers". >> /Rotate 0 >> endobj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] It also makes sure unsuitable people do not work with vulnerable groups, including children. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] [original research?]. More information regarding barring referrals can be found in our barring referrals guidance. application/pdf /Contents 194 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] << /Contents 266 0 R Published online by Cambridge University Press: >> This is when an employer, volunteer manager, or other organisation has concerns that someone has either caused harm or has the potential to cause harm to vulnerable groups and submits a barring referral to DBS. Transfer of staff of Disclosure Scotland to the Scottish Administration, and 7. << /Contents 344 0 R PART D - APPLICANTS CURRENT AND DELIVERY ADDRESS . 41 0 obj The new eligibility guidance applies to both staff and volunteer roles. 70 0 obj An Enhanced with Barred Lists DBS check will include a check of one or both of the Barred Lists that DBS manages and maintains. >> /Resources 291 0 R /Contents 268 0 R Please note: Advisers who answer calls to the sensitive applications line cannot answer queries that do not relate to sensitive applications.Transgender applicants are protected in legislation and are not obliged to include details indicating a previous gender in their application form.DBS has a process in place which allows any details indicating a previous gender to be checked without being disclosed on the completed certificate.They are, however, required by law to provide all name details to DBS in their current and any previous identity. /Type /Page endobj /acircumflex /atilde /adieresis /aring /ae /ccedilla /egrave /eacute /ecircumflex /edieresis The vetting and barring scheme has been developed in response to recommendation 19 of the Bichard Inquiry Report published in June 2004 by Sir Michael Bichard following his inquiry into the murder of two schoolgirls in Soham in 2002. /Rotate 0 Well send you a link to a feedback form. Dual Use Drivers Licences, Hackney Vehicle Licences, Private Hire endobj Dont worry we wont send you spam or share your email address with anyone. >> /Parent 17 0 R endobj /Contents 212 0 R /F0 163 0 R A Standard DBS check is suitable for certain roles, such as a security guard. WebThe legislation establishes a vetting and barring scheme for England, Wales and Northern Ireland similar to the scheme established by this Act for Scotland. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 42 0 obj << << DBS can only bar a person from working within regulated activity with children or adults if we believe the person is, has been, or might in the future be, engaged in regulated activity. 26 0 obj /Resources 243 0 R 54 0 obj /Type /Page /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] << /Type /Page >> /Contents 232 0 R /Resources 273 0 R 24 0 obj /Parent 19 0 R >> /FICL#3AEnfocus 2 0 R /Parent 13 0 R /CS0 [/Separation /PANTONE#20535#20C /DeviceCMYK 138 0 R] >> /Resources 131 0 R endobj The Adult first and List 99 services allow registered bodies (when eligible) to check whether an applicant appears on the DBS Adults' or Children's Barred List through the online checking system, this takes around two working days to turn around. /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] [19] In January 2018 "Basic" DBS checks were introduced which will disclose details of any cautions or convictions deemed to be unspent in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. << /ColorSpace << /ModDate (D:20060821151712+01'00') << This briefing sets out current vetting and barring arrangements for England and Wales. /Type /Page 13 0 obj Dont include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details. /Resources 315 0 R /Metadata 3 0 R endobj 18 - archive.parliament.scot /Encoding 10 0 R PROTECTION OF VULNER ABLE GROUPS (SCOTLAND) BILL /igrave /iacute /icircumflex /idieresis /eth /ntilde /ograve /oacute /ocircumflex /otilde Please do not provide any personal information, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except for graphic assets and where otherwise stated, apply by email for standard and enhanced disclosures, Rehabilitation periods for particular sentences, Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019, behaviour under the age of 12 and disclosure, find out more and apply for a disregard at gov.scot, sign up on the Disclosure Scotland events page, Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme, Pardons and disregards for convictions for sexual activity between men, a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme record. << /Type /Pages /Type /Page >> >> >> The Disclosure and Barring Service helps employers make safer recruitment decisions. >> << >> /Resources 261 0 R 80 0 obj 94 0 obj /Parent 23 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Kids [120 0 R 121 0 R 122 0 R 123 0 R 124 0 R 125 0 R 126 0 R 127 0 R 128 0 R 129 0 R] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 285 0 R /Rotate 0 The applicant and ID Checkers guides have both been updated and are available on /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page endobj /Rotate 0 /Parent 20 0 R /Type /Page endobj << /Rotate 0 85 0 obj Disclosure Scotland continually monitor PVG scheme members' records for vetting information including criminal convictions that may affect their suitability to work with vulnerable groups. You appear to be using an unsupported browser, and it may not be able to display this site properly. /Count 10 DBS works with a number of different organisations and departments, including but not limited to: A Registered Body is an organisation that is registered with DBS to submit Standard, Enhanced and Enhanced with Barred Lists DBS checks, and is entitled by law to ask an individual to reveal their full criminal history also known as asking an exempted question. This was updated as a result of Part 5 of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 24 0 R /Type /Page /Type /Metadata /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj >> stream /Rotate 0 /Parent 19 0 R /Type /Page /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] If you need a basic disclosure for a job or volunteering role in Scotland, use this service, which is provided by Disclosure Scotland. /Parent 17 0 R /Type /Page >> /Contents 190 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] This was suspended in 2010 pending a review following the 2010 General Election. << An individual can apply for a Basic check directly to DBS through our online application route, or an employer can apply for a basic check on an individuals behalf, through a Responsible Organisation, if they have consent. >> /Rotate 0 We use some essential cookies to make this website work. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] QUICK GUIDE FOR COMPLETING: ENHANCED DISCLOSURE Disclosure Scotland are closed on all Glasgow public holidays. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm The Scottish scheme places the onus on the employer or organisation to make sure vetting is carried out - individuals will not be held responsible. WebScottish Vetting and Barring Number - Do not complete. children: Vetting and barring Legislation BBC News - Q&A: Vetting and barring scheme Anyone can apply for a basic disclosure certificate. SN4 4HH. /GS1 145 0 R /Parent 23 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] ^by'?K~~5y |8ESUi7wlM?\! /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 325 0 R /Resources 207 0 R /Resources 371 0 R Apply for basic disclosure - mygov.scot /Helv 8 0 R /Type /Page /Parent 21 0 R Policies and Guidance - News WebDo you have a Scottish Vetting and Barring Number : Yes No If yes please fill in number below . 107 0 obj /Rotate 0 /Type /Page /Rotate 0 Where an individual is the subject of any of the above three barring referral types (excluding Autobar without representation), the individual will be given the opportunity to provide representations as to why they feel it would be inappropriate or disproportionate for DBS to include them on one or both of the Barred Lists. endobj /Type /Page /Parent 12 0 R /Parent 18 0 R /Resources 249 0 R 123 0 obj % The new laws aim to make the disclosure process in Scotland simpler and easier to understand. /Parent 24 0 R You can pay by credit or debit card. PO Box 250 Click 'Accept all cookies' to agree to all cookies that collect anonymous data. 78 0 obj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 348 0 R /Rotate 0 /Type /Page /GS5 149 0 R Regulated activity providers (employers or volunteer managers of people working in regulated activity in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland) and personnel suppliers have a legal duty to refer to DBS where certain conditions are met. /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] The PVG Scheme is for people doing 'regulated work' with children and protected adults. 117 0 obj /Length 2437 Disclosure and Barring Service - GOV.UK >> /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page << /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj endobj /Parent 23 0 R endobj /Rotate 0 /Resources 205 0 R Check benefits and financial support you can get, Find out about the Energy Bills Support Scheme, barring referrals: making representations guidance, Automatic barring offence, also known as Autobar, Police forces in England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man the police provide information that is held locally, or on the Police National Computer, ACRO Criminal Records Office (ACRO) manages criminal record information and improves the exchange of criminal records and biometric information, Responsible Organisations a Responsible Organisation is an organisation that is registered with, Registered Bodies - a Registered Body is an organisation that is registered with, The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 sets out in legislation rehabilitation periods, and that individuals do not have to disclose spent convictions unless they are covered in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions) Order 1975, The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions) Order 1975 sets out the exceptions for when an individual can be asked about spent convictions known as asking an exempted question, The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 sets out the scope of regulated activity and operation of the barring element of. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 /Parent 21 0 R /Rotate 0 An individual cannot apply for a standard check by themselves. endobj /Rotate 0 << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> /Parent 15 0 R /PDFDocEncoding 10 0 R /GS7 151 0 R /Rotate 0 /Parent 12 0 R /Contents 290 0 R An enhanced check may only be applied for if the applicant's job role is specified in both the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 and the Police Act 1997. /Parent 22 0 R People are brought to the attention of our barring team in one of three ways: This is when someone has been newly-convicted or cautioned for a serious offence and they are considered for immediate barring, either with or without the opportunity to make representations. /Contents 202 0 R /Type /Page /Parent 24 0 R This has happened concurrently with the devolving of political powers to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. 88 0 obj Read about the types of information we routinely publish in our Publication scheme. /Resources 287 0 R /Type /Page The police decide what (if any) additional information will be added to the certificate using the Quality Assurance Framework. >> >> endobj << /Resources 237 0 R /ExtGState << /Type /Page /Contents 326 0 R endobj /Resources 367 0 R Alternatively, you can complete the DBS paper referral form and send to: Disclosure and Barring Service << Phone: 0300 020 0040 Find out about call charges Opening hours Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm Friday 9am to 3:30pm Disclosure Scotland are closed on all Glasgow public holidays. Disclosure Scotlands framework document shows what it does and how its managed. >> /degree /plusminus /twosuperior /threesuperior /acute /mu 183 /periodcentered /cedilla /onesuperior DBS and Police disclosure units. [23] An individual may only be checked against one or both barred lists if their job role is classified as a "Regulated Activity" with children and/or adults under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, as amended. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] There are four levels of DBS checks, Basic, Standard, Enhanced and Enhanced with barred list checks (for Basic Disclosures, see Disclosure Scotland). /GS0 144 0 R endobj
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