Publications
The following is a list of downloadable documents which are referred to in the Disclosure Scotland website and they are listed here for ease of reference. Simply click on the link (highlighted in Green) to the document you require. Disclosure Scotland is not the publisher of all documents and, as such, cannot be held liable for the information contained on documents which are published by other parties. (The publisher or owner of the documents are shown in brackets).
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Legislation (listed in date order - earliest first)
- Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Ministry of Justice - The UK Statute Law Database)
- Police Act 1997 (Part V)(OPSI/HMSO)
- Data Protection Act 1998 (OPSI/HMSO)
- Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001 (OPSI/HMSO)
- The Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 (Housing Support Services) Regulations 2002 (OPSI/HMSO) - the Schedule to this SSI provides details of prescribed Housing Support Services per section 2(1) of the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001
- The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2003 (OPSI/HMSO)
- Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2003 (OPSI/HMSO)
- Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003 (OPSI/HMSO) - full Act
- Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003 (OPSI/HMSO) - Schedule 2 - definition of child care positions
- Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (OPSI/HMSO)
- The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records)(Scotland) Regulations 2006 (OPSI/HMSO)
- Definition of Adult at Risk as contained in The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (OPSI/HMSO) Note - definition is contained within Regulation 10(3)
- The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records)(Registration)(Scotland) Regulations 2006 (OPSI/HMSO)
- The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (Commencement No 2)(Scotland) Order 2006 (OPSI/HMSO) - implements, amongst other sections, section 163 of the 2005 Act
- The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Amendment) (Scotland) Order 2006 (OPSI/HMSO)
- Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Bill and associated documents (introduced 25 September 2006)(Scottish Parliament) - see below for details of Act
- The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records)(Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2006 (OPSI/HMSO)
- The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions)(Scotland) Amendment Order 2007 (OPSI/HMSO)
- Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (OPSI/HMSO)
- The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records)(Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2008 (OPSI/HMSO)
- Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of the Definition of Child Care Position) Order 2008 (OPSI/HMSO)
- Update on Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (31st July 2009). The Scottish Ministers have introduced an Order to add employment or work concerned with the provision of “social care services” on a one-to-one basis for adults at risk to the 2003 Order. The ROA Order should be read with the Police Act Regulations. It will mean that certain individuals undertaking paid or unpaid work which is classed as a “social care service” will be eligible for enhanced disclosures. For details of the relevant legislation, please click on the link below:
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/legislation/scotland/ssi2009/pdf/ssi_20090271_en.pdf
Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 - related documents & links
- Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 - link to Scottish Government's webpage
- Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Bill and associated documents (introduced 25 September 2006)(Scottish Parliament) - see below for details of Act
- George Street Research (GSR) Report detailing the findings from the "Protecting Vulnerable Groups: Scottish Vetting and Barring Scheme" consultation (GSR/Scottish Executive)(884Kb)
- Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (OPSI/HMSO)
- Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2007 (OPSI/HMSO)
- Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2007 (OPSI/HMSO)
- Paper relating to the determination of the form and manner of the Disclosure application form
- Update on consultation exercise (1 May 2008)
- Changes to Disclosure System in England and Wales, January 2009 (ISA)
Disclosure Scotland Code of Practice & Related Documents and Disclosure Application Form Guidance Notes
- Code of Practice for registered persons, their nominees and other recipients of Disclosure Information (Scottish Government)(PDF)(550Kb)(2007 Edition)
- Explanatory Guide on Code of Practice (Scottish Government)(PDF)(695Kb)(2007 Edition)
- Sample policy on the Secure Handling, Use, Storage and Retention of Disclosure Information (Disclosure Scotland)(Word)(30Kb)(2007 Edition)
- Sample policy on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders (Disclosure Scotland)(Word)(28Kb)(2007 Edition)
- An Applicant's Guide to Completing the Disclosure Application Form (Relates to revised application form introduced December 2006)(Disclosure Scotland). This document is available and downloadable in the following languages:-
- English Version (PDF)(475Kb)(Version dated August 2007)
- Chinese Version (PDF)(7.7 Mb)
- Gujarati Version (PDF)(7.5Mb)
- Hindi Version (PDF)(7.4MB)
- Punjabi Version (PDF)(7.4Mb)
- Urdu Version (PDF)(7.8Mb)
- The Applicant's Guide is also available in Braille and audio format. Please contact us if you require either of these formats.
- Disclosure Guidance for Registered Persons and Employers (Relates to revised application form introduced December 2006)(Disclosure Scotland) (PDF)(66Kb)
- Additional guidance to Countersignatories on how to complete parts E5/E6 and E7/E8 (Relates to revised application form introduced December 2006)(Disclosure Scotland) (Word)(41Kb)
- For a sample log to track Disclosure Applications, click here
Compliance Audit Visit/Self Assessment Audit
- Compliance Audit pre-visit checklist (Disclosure Scotland)(PDF)(190Kb)
- Self Assessment Form (can be used to complete your response)(Disclosure Scotland)(Word)(108Kb)
- Guidance on how to complete the self assessment audit (Disclosure Scotland)(PDF)(88Kb)
Other Disclosure Scotland Documents
- Information for those who wish to know if they require a Disclosure for a Santa position during the festive period (Disclosure Scotland)(PDF)(48Kb)
- Access to Umbrella Bodies (This form can be used by umbrella bodies to provide Disclosure Scotland with details of services it can offer those requiring some one/organisation to countersign Standard or Enhanced Disclosures on their behalf)(Disclosure Scotland)(Word)(118Kb)
- Information for Transgender applicants (Disclosure Scotland)(Word)(750Kb)
- Helpful hints on how to complete the paper Disclosure Application form (Disclosure Scotland)(PDF)(1Mb) - NOTE: this relates to the older application form issued prior to December 2006; for guidance on how to complete the new application form please refer to the above section
- Basic Disclosure Online Notes Basic Disclosure Online Notes on how to complete the Basic Disclosure Online (BDO) (Disclosure Scotland)(PDF)(76Kb)
- Sample Disclosure Certificate (Disclosure Scotland) is available on Pages 14 to 16 of the Applicant's Guide to Completing the Disclosure Application Form (as shown in the above section)
- List of criminal conviction descriptions (Disclosure Scotland)(PDF)(229Kb)
- Performance statistics (Disclosure Scotland)(PDF)(68Kb)
- Disclosure Scotland Website - Copyright Statement (SCRO)(PDF)(25Kb)
- Disclosure Scotland - Privacy Statement (Disclosure Scotland)(PDF)(22Kb)
- Compliance Audit - Pre-visit Checklist (Disclosure Scotland)(PDF)(54Kb)
- Case Study - Scottish Power - organisations obtaining Basic Disclosures (Disclosure Scotland)(PDF)(66Kb)
- Case Study - Manpower - organisations obtaining Basic Disclosures (Disclosure Scotland)(PDF)(328Kb)
- How to become a Responsible Body to obtain Basic Disclosures (Disclosure Scotland)(PDF)(93Kb)
- Copy letter regarding non-exempt Childcare positions - addressed to Directors/Heads of Scottish Local Authorities responsible for Social Work (Disclosure Scotland)(PDF)(36Kb)
- Disclosure Scotland's process for managing outstanding invoice balances (Disclosure Scotland)(Word)(730Kb)
- Powerpoint presentation given at Disclosure Scotland Roadshows during January/February 2007 (Disclosure Scotland)(PDF)(420Kb)
- Information relating to Royal Mail pricing changes (Disclosure Scotland/Links to Royal Mail website)(Word)(560Kb)
- Disclosure Scotland's Corporate Plan 2009/10 and 10/11 (Disclosure Scotland)(PDF)
- Disclosure Scotland's Framework Document (Disclosure Scotland)
Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003 (POCSA)
- Protection of Children Act (Scotland) Act 2003 (Link to OPSI/HMSO)
- Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003 (OPSI/HMSO) - Schedule 2 - definition of child care positions
- POCSA FAQ's (Disclosure Scotland) (PDF)(33Kb)
- Guidance for Organisations in respect of POCSA (Scottish Executive)(PDF)
- Guidance for the Voluntary Sector in respect of POCSA (Scottish Executive but on CRBS website)(PDF)
- Guidance for Individuals in respect of POCSA (Scottish Executive)(PDF)(376Kb)
- Procedural note (Determination Process) outling administrative arrangements for deciding cases referred to Scottish Ministers for inclusion on the Disqualified from Working with Children List (Scottish Executive)(PDF)(312Kb)
- Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of the Definition of Child Care Position) Order 2008 (OPSI/HMSO)
- Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003 (Amendment of the Definition of Child Care Position) Order 2008 - Guidance document (OPSI/HMSO)
Disclosure Scotland Newsletters / Brochures
- Business Plan (2008/2009)(Disclosure Scotland)(PDF)(344Kb)
- Annual Review (2007/2008)(Disclosure Scotland)(PDF)(2.8Mb)
- Newsletter No. 3 (February 2006)(Disclosure Scotland)(PDF)(1Mb)
- Newsletter No. 2 (February 2005)(Disclosure Scotland)(PDF)(548Kb)
- Newsletter No. 1 (February 2003)(Disclosure Scotland)(PDF)(688Kb)
- InfoGuide (October 2007)(Disclosure Scotland)(Word)(912Kb)
- Corporate Brochure (2006)(Disclosure Scotland)(High Resolution - 7.3Mb - slower download version)
- Corporate Brochure (2006)(Disclosure Scotland)(Low Resolution - 2.5MB - quicker download version)
Miscellaneous
- Safer pre and post employment checks - overseas criminal record checks (NHS Scotland/Scottish Government guidance document)(51Kb)
- Safer pre and post employment checks (NHS Scotland policy document)
- How to obtain guidance on how to interpret the information contained on a Disclosure certificate (Apex Scotland)(PDF)(220Kb)
- Notifiable Occupations Scheme and the release of sensitive police information to third parties (Scottish Government)(113Kb)
- Disclosure Scotland Customer Satisfaction Survey 2007 - Executive Summary (George Street Research)(38Kb)
- Disclosure Scotland Customer Satisfaction Survey 2007 - Presentation (George Street Research)(426Kb)
- Disclosure Scotland Customer Satisfaction Survey 2005 - Executive Summary (George Street Research)(34Kb)
- Disclosure Scotland Customer Satisfaction Survey 2005 - Presentation (George Street Research)(247Kb)
- Record Retention (Weeding) Policy which determines how long convictions are held on record (based on ACPOS/ACPO Guidelines)(21Kb)
- Letter from US Embassy in London regarding unsuitability of Basic Disclosure as documentary evidence for application for immigrant and non-immigrant visa's to the United States (US Embassy)(PDF)(28Kb)
- Document (produced by Apex Scotland) providing further information relating to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA), including rehabilitation periods
- SCRO Corporate Plan 2006 to 2009 which contains Disclosure Scotland's Corporate Plan for the same period (SCRO)(470Kb)
- George Street Research (GSR) Report detailing the findings from the "Protecting Vulnerable Groups: Scottish Vetting and Barring Scheme" consultation (GSR/Scottish Executive)(884Kb)
