endobj 31 0 obj endobj /Rotate 0 47 0 obj endobj Find out more about how we work and our corporate publications. An Enhanced DBS check is also suitable for a small number of other roles such as taxi licence applications or people working in the Gambling Commission. /Kids [110 0 R 111 0 R 112 0 R 113 0 R 114 0 R 115 0 R 116 0 R 117 0 R 118 0 R 119 0 R] /Parent 5 0 R /BaseFont /Helvetica You have accepted additional cookies. >> << Your employer may not accept a basic disclosure check if it's from the wrong service. Ian Huntley, a former caretaker, was found guilty of murdering two girls from a Cambridgeshire primary school in 2002. [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. /Type /Page << 13 May 2013. /Contents 252 0 R << endobj /Type /Page /Rotate 0 66 0 obj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> /Resources 261 0 R Over 200 responses were received to the consultation, although this << /FICL#3AEnfocus 2 0 R We use cookies to collect anonymous data to help us improve your site browsing Visit 'Set cookie preferences' to control specific cookies. If TransUnion is not able to verify your identity online, you'll need to send copies of your identity documents to Disclosure Scotland. 119 0 obj << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 22 0 R >> /ColorSpace << DBS basic checks can be obtained by members of the public but enhanced checks are only available to organisations and only for those professions, offices, employments, work and occupations listed in the Exceptions Order (1975) to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974[18] as amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. >> [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. /Contents 312 0 R /Parent 25 0 R Preferred contact number - enter the number you would prefer AccessNI to contact you on if necessary. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] Part 5 of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 covers the reduction in scope of the definition of regulated activity, new services provided by DBS, and disregarding convictions and cautions for consensual gay sex. experience. /Parent 18 0 R /Rotate 0 /Differences [24 /breve /caron /circumflex /dotaccent /hungarumlaut /ogonek /ring /tilde 39 /Type /Page /Rotate 0 This is then sent to DBS through a Registered Body. endobj /Resources 309 0 R 10 0 obj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 5 0 R /Contents 226 0 R /Rotate 0 /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj 32 0 obj >> >> /Resources 191 0 R /Parent 18 0 R Wed like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services. /Helv 8 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 25 0 obj /Resources << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page endobj << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 277 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] << /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] An individual cannot apply for an Enhanced DBS check by themselves. Deputy Chief Executive for Business Strategy, Director of Policy, Customer Engagement, Communications and Finance, Deputy Chief Executive for Digital Strategy, Phone: 0300 020 0040 Find out about our commitment to publishing in Welsh. /Rotate 0 96 0 obj /Contents 302 0 R /Kids [90 0 R 91 0 R 92 0 R 93 0 R 94 0 R 95 0 R 96 0 R 97 0 R 98 0 R 99 0 R] << >> /Resources 331 0 R /quoteright /quotesinglbase /trademark /fi /fl /Lslash /OE /Scaron /Ydieresis /Zcaron /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 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. 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. You can apply online for a basic disclosure about yourself. >> 17 0 obj << >> endobj /Parent 19 0 R We use some essential cookies to make this website work. /Resources 297 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj Webvetting and barring system means only that a person has no known history of having harmed children in the past (or of having committed another related offence). << << Our current opening hours are 08:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, and 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday.If emailing us, please provide 5 pieces of information, this must include: Full name Address declared on the application form (including house number and postcode) Date of birthAnd two of the below: DBS Application reference number National Insurance Number Position applied for Employer Name Place of Birth (town/city and country) DBS certificate reference number Passport Number Driving Licence number Previous addressIn addition to the above, Registered Bodies will also need to provide their Registered Body reference number and Countersignatory reference number to confirm their identity.You may be asked some security questions to verify your identity. 23 0 obj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] [citation needed], On 17 June 2013, a DBS update service was launched, intended to improve the ease of applying for criminal record checks and create significant savings. /Contents 250 0 R /Parent 16 0 R /Rotate 0 /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 18 0 R /Type /Pages /Resources 303 0 R 115 0 obj >> /Contents 232 0 R /Type /Pages /Type /Page /Count 10 Checks and certification for the disclosure service including basic, standard and enhanced levels. Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm 2 0 obj /Parent 24 0 R The certificate will contain details of convictions and conditional cautions that are considered to be unspent under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. /GS5 149 0 R /Contents 184 0 R /Length 3619 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. /Parent 23 0 R /Type /Page /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 17 0 R /CS1 [/Separation /PANTONE#20535#20CV /DeviceCMYK 139 0 R] /Parent 17 0 R Legislative output and policy divergence in Scotland, Understanding the Community Management of High Risk Offenders, Edinburgh's Children: The Report of the Edinburgh Inquiry into Abuse and Protection of Children in Care, University of Cambridge Institute of Criminology, Sex Offenders in the Community: Managing and Reducing the Risks, Willan in association with the Institute of Criminology, University of Cambridge, Managing risk: from regulation to the reintegration of sexual offenders, The Shaming of Sexual Offenders: Risk, Retribution and Reintegration, Vetting sexual offenders: state over-extentsion, the punishment deficit and the failure to manage risk, Welfare in crisis? /Resources 179 0 R endobj endobj /Type /Page endobj 83 0 obj endobj /Type /Page Friday 9am to 3:30pm, Disclosure Scotland << /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] The Criminal Records Bureau, which is now part of DBS, was established under Part V of the Police Act 1997. /Contents 244 0 R /Rotate 0 /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 350 0 R << /Type /Page /GS4 148 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] A basic disclosure is the most common and lowest level of disclosure available. << /ExtGState << /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 7 0 obj >> The Scottish scheme places the onus on the employer or organisation to make sure vetting is carried out - individuals will not be held responsible. << << Read more about Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 : Scottish Vetting and Barring Scheme /Type /Page /F2 142 0 R /Contents 212 0 R /Type /Page << endobj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj /Type /Page /MediaBox [0 0 1210.39 841.89] 24 0 obj /Rotate 0 /Kids [30 0 R 31 0 R 32 0 R 33 0 R 34 0 R] /Type /Page A standard check may only be applied for if the applicant's job role is specified in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, as amended. /Contents 294 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 12 0 R << Where a person is cautioned or convicted of a relevant (automatic barring) offence with the right to make representations, DBS will ask the person to submit their representations and consider these before making a final barring decision. /ordmasculine 188 /onequarter /onehalf /threequarters 192 /Agrave /Aacute /Acircumflex /Atilde [citation needed] A copy of the completed certificate is sent to the applicant's home address. /Count 10 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. /Type /Page /Resources 335 0 R endobj /Contents 370 0 R endobj /Parent 18 0 R endobj [22] Standard certificates reveal details of any convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings the applicant has received, that do not qualify for filtering. endobj /Parent 13 0 R [4] It has offices in Liverpool[5] and Royal Wootton Bassett. endobj /Resources 339 0 R If you want a basic disclosure for personal reasons rather than work purposes, apply where you live Disclosure Scotland if you live in Scotland, or the Disclosure and Barring Service if you live in England or Wales. Disclosure Scotland helps employers make safer decisions when they're recruiting people. /Parent 12 0 R uuid:96d3bd2d-5559-4e21-97d2-25242cb574ad We cannot guarantee the security of information until it is in our possession, and will not take responsibility for such information until we receive it. Read our policy on Social media use. /Type /Page It also makes sure unsuitable people do not work with vulnerable groups, including children. /Type /Page /Encoding << "useRatesEcommerce": false The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions each year by processing and issuing DBS checks for England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. /Resources 249 0 R /Rotate 0 endobj endobj Further information about barring representations can be found in our barring referrals: making representations guidance. for this article. 19 0 obj The Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 says a child under the age of 12 years cannot commit an offence. /Parent 23 0 R << Visit 'Set cookie preferences' to control specific cookies. /Resources 301 0 R An individual cannot apply for a standard check by themselves. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 315 0 R Service is accepted by post or by email. /ExtGState << >> /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] We use cookies to collect anonymous data to help us improve your site browsing /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Web+44151 676 9390 Our current opening hours are 08:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, and 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday. /Type /Page /Resources 241 0 R 21 0 obj >> /Contents 328 0 R WebDo you have a Scottish Vetting and Barring Number : Yes No If yes please fill in number below . To only allow the cookies that make the site work, click 'Use essential cookies only.' /Type /Pages To help us improve GOV.UK, wed like to know more about your visit today. /Parent 22 0 R /Rotate 0 /Resources 365 0 R Anyone barred << You must do your own basic disclosure application. Disclosure Scotlands framework document shows what it does and how its managed. endobj We rely on Article 9(g) of the GDPR, reasons of substantial public interest (with a basis in law), and the 20 0 obj [citation needed] The applicant's criminal record is then accessed from the Police National Computer (PNC), as well as checked, if appropriate, against lists of people considered unsuitable to work with children and vulnerable people maintained by the DBS (formerly maintained by the Independent Safeguarding Authority. >> /Resources 367 0 R >> /TT0 173 0 R 2006-08-21T15:17:12+01:00 /Contents 186 0 R /Resources 183 0 R You may wish to upgrade your browser. endobj endobj View all Google Scholar citations We use cookies to collect anonymous data to help us improve your site browsing /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> /Contents 284 0 R 123 0 obj 74 0 obj /Rotate 0 /Type /Page /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Catalog << /Rotate 0 You appear to be using an unsupported browser, and it may not be able to display this site properly. /Rotate 0 << /F1 164 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] 27 0 obj /GS4 148 0 R 76 0 obj /Contents 286 0 R 67 0 obj In January 2006, following controversies resulting from cases where staff had been hired by schools before a full CRB check had been carried out, the Department for Education and Skills stated: "Employers should obtain a CRB Enhanced Disclosure in respect of all teachers they recruit before the person is placed in a school." >> If the information is appropriate for the lead of the article, this information should also be included in the body of the article. /Rotate 0 /Resources 289 0 R /Rotate 0 /Type /Pages 55 0 obj /Parent 21 0 R >> /Rotate 0 On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. /Type /Pages /Contents 356 0 R There are four types of DBS check, and each type results in a DBS certificate being issued to an individual. /F2 165 0 R /Rotate 0 The DBS enables organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors to make safer recruitment decisions by identifying candidates who may be unsuitable for certain work, especially involving children or vulnerable adults, and provides wider access to criminal record information through its disclosure service for England and Wales.[2]. endobj /Contents 230 0 R /Type /Page /Parent 11 0 R 112 0 obj /Producer (Acrobat Distiller 7.0 \(Windows\)) endobj Eligibility for Standard, Enhanced, and Enhanced with Barred Lists DBS checks is prescribed in legislation. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 272 0 R The vetting and barring scheme has been developed in response to recommendation 19 of the Bichard Inquiry Report published in June 2004 by Sir Michael Bichard following his inquiry into the murder of two schoolgirls in Soham in 2002. 125 0 obj /Type /Page /Resources 209 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 60 0 obj >> 111 0 obj This was updated as a result of Part 5 of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. /Rotate 0 63 0 obj /Type /Page [21], The standard DBS check is primarily for positions of high responsibility (for example, accountancy and security). Huntley had been hired in November 2001, before the CRB came into force. >> endobj /Rotate 0 A Standard DBS check is suitable for certain roles, such as a security guard. /Contents 204 0 R /Parent 19 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] << WebTo submit an online referral, create a DBS online account and once logged in, select submit a referral. >> /Resources << Acrobat Distiller 7.0 (Windows) /Parent 15 0 R /Type /Page endobj << << /F0 140 0 R /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 255 0 R /Im1 137 0 R /Parent 16 0 R endobj 48 0 obj ^by'?K~~5y |8ESUi7wlM?\! 93 0 obj endobj /Contents 190 0 R /Type /Page << /Contents 332 0 R An exempted question applies when the individual will be working in specific occupations, for certain licences and specified positions. << Wed like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services. /Type /Page /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Read about the types of information we routinely publish in our Publication scheme. /Rotate 0 >> /Parent 20 0 R Preventing Unsuitable Individuals from Working with University of Edinburgh/NSPCC Child Protection Research Centre E-mail: Connie.Smith@ed.ac.uk, https://doi.org/10.1017/S1474746413000171, Get access to the full version of this content by using one of the access options below. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 20 0 R /GS2 146 0 R 82 0 obj The RCN successfully challenged the lawfulness of the automatic barring element of the former Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) scheme in a Judicial /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] WebScottish Vetting and Barring Number - Do not complete. << /Rotate 0 /CropBox [615.118 0.0 1210.39 841.89] >> /Author (Scottish Executive) /Contents 200 0 R D1-D6 . If TransUnion verifies your identity online, you do not need to send copies of your identity documents to Disclosure Scotland. 65 0 obj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 There are four levels of DBS checks, Basic, Standard, Enhanced and Enhanced with barred list checks (for Basic Disclosures, see Disclosure Scotland). << /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] 12 0 obj You can change your cookie settings at any time. /Contents 218 0 R /Parent 24 0 R ), Devolution in Practice 2006: Public Policy Differences within the UK, The Impact of Devolution on Social Policy, Devolution and approaches to social policy, Public Inquiries into Residential Abuse of Children, Criminal justice in post-devolutionary Scotland, The Public Inquiry into the Shootings at Dunblane Primary School on 13 March 1996, Department for Education and Schools, Department of Health and Home Office, Vetting and Barring Scheme Remodelling Review Report and Recommendations, Department for Education and Schools, Department of Health, Home Office, The Protection of Children Act 1999: A Practical Guide to the Act for all Organisations Working with Children, Department of Health Social Services and Public Safety, Choosing to Protect: A Guide to Using the Protection of Children Northern Ireland [POC NI] Service, Coalition Government in Northern Ireland: social policy and the lowest common denomiator thesis, Devolution and Social Citizenship in the UK, Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Bill: Key Issues, Spice Briefing, The Government of Scotland: Public Policy Making after Devolution, Policy convergence and divergences in Scotland under devolution, Policy convergence, transfer and learning in the UK under devolution, Does devolution make a difference? /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 235 0 R >> /Parent 25 0 R 62 0 obj /Type /Page /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page /Resources 319 0 R 113 0 obj << >> /Contents 208 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> [9], An organisation which is entitled to ask exempted questions (under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974) must register with the DBS, or a registered DBS Umbrella Body before they can request a DBS check on an applicant. /Parent 20 0 R WebSince that report was published, the Scottish Ministers and UK Government have accepted all the recommendations and have been working to implement them. endobj << /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page /Parent 23 0 R endobj /Parent 12 0 R >> /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 130 0 R You'll need to pay an application fee of 25. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page Email: response@disclosurescotland.gov.scot, Phone: 0300 020 0040 Find out about call charges, Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm /Parent 24 0 R endobj 75 0 obj /Resources 233 0 R /Rotate 0 Webintroduced in the Scottish Parliament on 25 September 2006 5 12. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] << /Contents 338 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 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. 77 0 obj Glasgow endobj /Type /Page 91 0 obj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] The procedures of the CRB were tightened following the Soham murders trial. << 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). /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] 87 0 obj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> /Contents 306 0 R /GS0 144 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 181 0 R endstream /Parent 25 0 R Feature Flags: { /Contents 260 0 R >> /ModDate (D:20060821151712+01'00') endobj 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. >> 42 0 obj 106 0 obj 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 /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] Scottish NHS nurses offered 6.5% pay rise for 2023-24 EMAP Publishing Limited Company number 7880758 (England & Wales) Registered address: /Parent 5 0 R /Type /Page [23], Enhanced DBS checks are for positions involving certain activities such as teaching children or treating adults and can also be obtained for certain other professions (for example, judicial appointments, RSPCA officers). /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] News stories, speeches, letters and notices, Reports, analysis and official statistics, Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports. /Parent 20 0 R << << /Type /Pages The Bill also makes provision for sharing information for child protection purposes and to amend the definition of school care accommodation services. /Contents 352 0 R [12] The restrictions imposed by the CRB check process have allegedly contributed to a shortage of adult volunteers in organizations such as Girlguiding UK. >> /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] /Parent 16 0 R Your cookie preferences have been saved. Addresses for service of legal documents. >> /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page Disclosure Scotland checks and shares information about people's criminal records. /Rotate 0 /Contents 198 0 R endobj endobj >> << /Resources 265 0 R << /Filter /FlateDecode /Type /Page /Parent 21 0 R Y'#f@ksx`sa^w=)fs.Sp00[A|=8@Q;)VB"&Hl *-]5&T?HVb0: 6)dh HFkOY X"?3m3HXS/@J!vv!z7,\^_>@o+ , Protecting Vulnerable Groups: Scottish Vetting and Barring Scheme: Analysis of the Consultation. /ZaDb 9 0 R endobj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 20 0 R /Contents 274 0 R endobj /Type /Pages A Basic DBS check is for any purpose, including employment. >> endobj /Contents 296 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> /Rotate 0 /Resources 349 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] The applicant and ID Checkers guides have both been updated and are available on << [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). /Contents 224 0 R 104 0 obj << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 Click 'Accept all cookies' to agree to all cookies that collect anonymous data. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB] /Contents 344 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. >> /Contents 318 0 R 107 0 obj /GS5 149 0 R >> >> /Resources 257 0 R >> /Type /Page >> If an individual is listed, this will appear on their DBS certificate. 79 0 obj >> 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. /dotlessi /lslash /oe /scaron /zcaron 160 /Euro 164 /currency 166 Getting a disregard means these convictions will not show on any criminal record checks issued by Disclosure Scotland. endobj 18 0 obj You'll need the following information to hand before you start your online application: You will also need a credit or debit card to pay online. /Type /Page /Parent 11 0 R You can get a disregard for a conviction for any same-sex sexual activity that would be legal nowadays. >> 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. /Resources 189 0 R /Metadata 3 0 R >> >> /Contents 316 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] The CRB had been due to partner with the ISA in administering the newly created Vetting and Barring Scheme from 2009. Render date: 2023-03-04T21:34:49.669Z << It will show up on your credit history, but it won't affect your credit rating. This includes all that Enhanced certificate does, plus a check of the appropriate DBS Barred List. /Rotate 0 The minimum age at which someone can be asked to apply for a criminal record check is 16 years old. The chief executive is personally accountable to the Scottish Parliament for the efficient and effective operation and financial management of Disclosure Scotland and for performance against key targets.