This has happened concurrently with the devolving of political powers to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The minimum age at which someone can be asked to apply for a criminal record check is 16 years old. /Rotate 0 >> /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 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. Disclosure Scotlands framework document shows what it does and how its managed. /F2 165 0 R >> /Resources 201 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj 31 0 obj 71 0 obj 65 0 obj /Resources 363 0 R /Contents 214 0 R 52 0 obj /Adieresis /Aring /AE /Ccedilla /Egrave /Eacute /Ecircumflex /Edieresis /Igrave /Iacute Disclosure Scotland doesn't monitor people with basic disclosure, so the certificate is only valid when it's created and not for a specific length of time. 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 328 0 R /Contents 288 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /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? Alternatively, you can complete the DBS paper referral form and send to: /Resources 179 0 R 87 0 obj << /Resources << Read more about Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 : Scottish Vetting and Barring Scheme /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] If you live in England or Wales, apply for your criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. 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. /Kids [50 0 R 51 0 R 52 0 R 53 0 R 54 0 R 55 0 R 56 0 R 57 0 R 58 0 R 59 0 R] 88 0 obj 128 0 obj << /Rotate 0 His only conviction before the murders was for riding an uninsured and unlicensed motorcycle, but a burglary charge had remained on file. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 10 0 obj /Parent 17 0 R /Contents 232 0 R /F0 163 0 R /Type /Page /Parent 13 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> Dont worry we wont send you spam or share your email address with anyone. You can pay by credit or debit card. 42 0 obj 124 0 obj The new eligibility guidance applies to both staff and volunteer roles. /Contents 304 0 R 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. It is a legal requirement in the UK for regulated activity employers to notify the DBS if a person leaves or changes their job in relation to having harmed someone. /F1 141 0 R >> /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Contents 284 0 R This is not a credit check. experience. This Act makes This area of our work involves making fair, consistent, and thorough decisions that are appropriate to the behaviour that has occurred, and consider the risk of future harm. 14 0 obj Tracking an application is much quicker online. 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. /Parent 19 0 R /Parent 12 0 R /DA (/Helv 0 Tf 0 g ) DBS is currently negotiating with its contractor, Tata Consultancy Services, over the delays. /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj /GS2 146 0 R You will not get a refund unless Disclosure Scotland has made an error. /Contents [152 0 R 153 0 R 154 0 R 155 0 R 156 0 R 157 0 R 158 0 R 159 0 R 160 0 R 161 0 R] 43 0 obj Huntley had been hired in November 2001, before the CRB came into force. [citation needed] It was found that the British police forces did not have adequate capability or resources to routinely process and fulfil the large number of criminal record checks requested in a timely fashion, so a dedicated agency was set up to administer this function. /Parent 23 0 R /Title (Protecting Vulnerable Groups: Scottish Vetting and Barring Scheme: Analysis of the Consultation ) /Type /Page << 13 0 obj endobj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 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. /Parent 22 0 R If you have a question that is not answered here, you can email: response@disclosurescotland.gov.scot, Phone: 0300 020 0040 /Type /Page 109 0 obj /Contents 316 0 R endobj /Contents 330 0 R << /Resources 239 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] The Update Service cannot currently be used for Basic DBS checks. /CS0 [/Separation /PANTONE#20535#20C /DeviceCMYK 138 0 R] << Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm %PDF-1.4 /Type /Page [20], The basic DBS check will disclose any convictions or conditional cautions deemed to be unspent according to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. /Resources 255 0 R /Contents 336 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] Webthese vetting and barring requirements has become compulsory for a greater number of organisations. >> 2006-08-14T10:56:09+01:00 << /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 /Resources 259 0 R Friday 9am to 3:30pm, Disclosure Scotland /Type /Page /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj >> 25 0 obj >> endobj << /Resources 327 0 R [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). endobj /Rotate 0 >> The type of check you need depends on the work you're doing or the role you're carrying out. endobj << /Kids [80 0 R 81 0 R 82 0 R 83 0 R 84 0 R 85 0 R 86 0 R 87 0 R 88 0 R 89 0 R] /Parent 23 0 R /Rotate 0 >> endobj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] << /Type /Page Standard and enhanced disclosures involve higher level checks. /Resources 353 0 R /F2 142 0 R /Contents 352 0 R Recommendation 19 states /Type /Pages /Rotate 0 /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. /Type /Page /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page << >> experience. /Parent 17 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] You can apply for a 'disregard' to have historical convictions for same-sex sexual activity removed from your records. A list of DBS contact information can be found on the DBS GOV.UK homepage. /Resources 313 0 R 51 0 obj 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 /Rotate 0 << /Resources 315 0 R The CRB had been due to partner with the ISA in administering the newly created Vetting and Barring Scheme from 2009. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB] endobj << /Parent 20 0 R >> << endobj endobj On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] If you have answered 'No' - proceed to 'section b'. 129 0 obj 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. /Parent 23 0 R /Parent 23 0 R /Contents 324 0 R Transfer of staff of Disclosure Scotland to the Scottish Administration, and 7. /Contents 224 0 R /Rotate 0 To only allow the cookies that make the site work, click 'Use essential cookies only.' /Resources 365 0 R >> /Type /Page /Resources 301 0 R 38 0 obj /Parent 22 0 R There are four levels of DBS checks, Basic, /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Royal Wootton Bassett Email: response@disclosurescotland.gov.scot, Phone: 0300 020 0040 Find out about call charges, Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm /GS7 151 0 R /Contents 270 0 R /Resources 181 0 R /Type /Page /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Metadata An individual cannot apply for a standard check by themselves. /Resources 209 0 R endobj /Contents 344 0 R 106 0 obj endobj /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] When you submit a request we'll let you know if you have to make a payment. /MediaBox [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]. According to the National Audit Office investigation, the modernisation programme is now running three and a half years late and expected costs have increased by 229 million. /F1 164 0 R Protecting Vulnerable Groups: Scottish Vetting and Barring Scheme: Analysis of the Consultation endobj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] This can include incorrect personal details, incorrect conviction information or other discrepancies. >> endobj 91 0 obj Read about the types of information we routinely publish in our Publication scheme. /Rotate 0 You can sign up on the Disclosure Scotland events page or email dsworkshop@disclosurescotland.gov.scot to find out more. /Resources 355 0 R /Type /Page /Contents 358 0 R << But the Home Office and DBS do not know how many people have been prevented from working with children or vulnerable adults through use of this information. [15] If the check is clean the organisation may provisionally employ the applicant, subject to an increased level in supervision, until the return by post of the full disclosure. /Type /Pages /Parent 13 0 R WebA Scottish Executive consultation, Protecting Vulnerable Groups: Scottish Vetting and Barring Scheme took place between 8 February 2006 and 2 May 2006. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> Find out about call charges, Note: Your feedback will help us make improvements on this site. endobj It will show up on your credit history, but it won't affect your credit rating. Whilst it is /Count 10 /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] 130 0 obj /Type /Page /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /GS6 150 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj /Parent 19 0 R /Contents 244 0 R Web+44151 676 9390 Our current opening hours are 08:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, and 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday. >> /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Disclosure Scotland helps employers make safer decisions when they're recruiting people.