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]. There are two DBS Barred Lists: one for adults, and one for children. << /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] 33 0 obj We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. /Parent 11 0 R /Contents 308 0 R endobj Huntley had been suspected of a string of offences including rape, indecent assault and burglary. endobj The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 received Royal Assent on 14 July 2020. [citation needed], In May 2002, the Department for Education began maintaining a list of individuals who are not suitable to work with children. /GS2 146 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> /Parent 24 0 R WebTHE VETTING AND BARRING SCHEME (PARTS 1, 2, 4 AND 6 ) The Bichard Inquiry 7. << /Parent 23 0 R /GS7 151 0 R /Resources 329 0 R /odieresis /divide /oslash /ugrave /uacute /ucircumflex /udieresis /yacute /thorn /ydieresis] >> Disclosure Scotlands Business Plan explains the key objectives for 2022/23 and how Disclosure Scotland will achieve them. /Type /Page << /CropBox [615.118 0.0 1210.39 841.89] /Parent 22 0 R endobj WebA Scottish Executive consultation, Protecting Vulnerable Groups: Scottish Vetting and Barring Scheme took place between 8 February 2006 and 2 May 2006. Visit 'Set cookie preferences' to control specific cookies. >> /Type /Page /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /GS1 145 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] << >> /Resources 295 0 R Monday to Thursday 9am to 4pm /Type /Page 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. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj Read more about Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 : Scottish Vetting and Barring Scheme 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. endobj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] Job application form >> /Type /Page /Type /Page His only conviction before the murders was for riding an uninsured and unlicensed motorcycle, but a burglary charge had remained on file. "useRatesEcommerce": false << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] An Enhanced with Barred Lists DBS check will include a check of one or both of the Barred Lists that DBS manages and maintains. endobj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 12 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Pages >> >> 116 0 obj /Type /Page endobj /Contents 182 0 R endobj >> /DR << It makes provision for the following matters concerning the protection of vulnerable /Parent 25 0 R /Contents 340 0 R /Resources 221 0 R /Contents 236 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] DBS and Police disclosure units. /Type /Catalog /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 The latest board meeting minutes for Disclosure Scotland. During the application Disclosure Scotland's partner agency TransUnion will try to verify your identity online so your application can be processed more quickly. [22] Standard certificates reveal details of any convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings the applicant has received, that do not qualify for filtering. /GS0 144 0 R There are four levels of DBS checks, Basic, Standard, Enhanced and Enhanced with barred list checks (for Basic Disclosures, see Disclosure Scotland). This will take away the requirement for organisations to have endobj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page 101 0 obj The Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 says a child under the age of 12 years cannot commit an offence. Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 /ModDate (D:20060821151712+01'00') Royal Wootton Bassett /Contents 264 0 R To help us improve GOV.UK, wed like to know more about your visit today. /CS1 [/Separation /PANTONE#20535#20CV /DeviceCMYK 139 0 R] /Type /Metadata /Parent 13 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] << endobj /Parent 18 0 R [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. 125 0 obj 13 May 2013. When you submit a request we'll let you know if you have to make a payment. /Parent 20 0 R /degree /plusminus /twosuperior /threesuperior /acute /mu 183 /periodcentered /cedilla /onesuperior /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] The information contained on each type of check is different. /Contents 330 0 R /Type /Pages /Type /Page Feature Flags: { >> /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] 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. /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CS0 [/ICCBased 172 0 R] /Parent 12 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] PROTECTION OF VULNER ABLE GROUPS (SCOTLAND) BILL /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Kids [100 0 R 101 0 R 102 0 R 103 0 R 104 0 R 105 0 R 106 0 R 107 0 R 108 0 R 109 0 R] 31: scottish vetting and barring number: If you have answered 'Yes' to 'a30' you must provide your Scottish Vetting and Barring Number. 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). << The new laws aim to make the disclosure process in Scotland simpler and easier to understand. /Resources 183 0 R Your cookie preferences have been saved. /Resources 201 0 R /Type /Page /Kids [26 0 R 27 0 R 28 0 R 29 0 R] << Anyone can apply for a basic disclosure certificate. DBS will consider the individuals representations before making a final barring decision. << /Parent 24 0 R for this article. /Resources 319 0 R /Type /Page /Type /Page If an individual is listed, this will appear on their DBS certificate. Read our policy on Social media use. /Parent 18 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Count 50 Our Personal information charter explains how we treat your personal information. /Filter /FlateDecode /dotlessi /lslash /oe /scaron /zcaron 160 /Euro 164 /currency 166 The latest annual report and accounts for Disclosure Scotland. << endobj endobj [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. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] 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[? /Resources 337 0 R /Type /Page /Type /Page Learn how and when to remove these template messages, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "The Disclosure and Barring Service is created", "What the Disclosure and Barring Service does", "Thousands reported to vetting agency but only 4% barred", "New address and telephone numbers for the DBS", "Report someone as unfit to work with children or vulnerable adults", "Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006", "Referral Guide for: Employers and Volunteer Managers", "A quarter of adults to face 'anti-paedophile' tests", "Home Office: Investigation into the Disclosure and Barring Service - National Audit Office (NAO) Report", "DBS background checks not bringing the benefits expected", "Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975", "The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2013", "The CRB explained - How the criminal records bureau operates", "Ownership of red Fiesta is key issue in Soham trial", "The Criminal Gossip Bureau can ruin your job prospects", Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Safeguarding, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Home Affairs, Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism, Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner, Permanent Under-Secretary of State of the Home Office, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Disclosure_and_Barring_Service&oldid=1127048418, 2012 establishments in the United Kingdom, Non-departmental public bodies of the United Kingdom government, CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown, Short description is different from Wikidata, Wikipedia introduction cleanup from October 2018, Articles covered by WikiProject Wikify from October 2018, All articles covered by WikiProject Wikify, Articles lacking in-text citations from October 2018, Articles with multiple maintenance issues, Articles with unsourced statements from October 2018, Articles with unsourced statements from January 2014, Articles with unsourced statements from June 2015, All articles that may contain original research, Articles that may contain original research from June 2015, Articles containing potentially dated statements from May 2013, All articles containing potentially dated statements, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 12 December 2022, at 16:27. experience. Disclosure Scotland may still disclose information about behaviour before the age of 12. >> >> /Count 4 /Resources 259 0 R /Resources 369 0 R endobj /Contents 218 0 R >> /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] [21], The standard DBS check is primarily for positions of high responsibility (for example, accountancy and security). endobj >> >> /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj /Resources 357 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 23 0 R /Helv 8 0 R /Contents 224 0 R /Resources 359 0 R << 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 244 0 R /Rotate 0 /Kids [21 0 R 22 0 R 23 0 R 24 0 R 25 0 R] /Contents 350 0 R endobj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 327 0 R 65 0 obj << 99 0 obj /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] /Rotate 0 It examines the current position and developments in 2010. /Resources 315 0 R >> endobj << /Rotate 0 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. /Type /Page Scottish Vetting and Barring /Contents 354 0 R This is then sent to DBS through a Registered Body. /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj This can include incorrect personal details, incorrect conviction information or other discrepancies. >> /Resources 303 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. 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 The new eligibility guidance applies to both staff and volunteer roles. >> 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? /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 95 0 obj There are four types of DBS check, and each type results in a DBS certificate being issued to an individual. /Resources 353 0 R /ordmasculine 188 /onequarter /onehalf /threequarters 192 /Agrave /Aacute /Acircumflex /Atilde /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Policies and Guidance - News [24], The involvement of local police forces can mean an enhanced check may take significantly longer than a standard check to be completed. /Contents 286 0 R Recruiters should only request a DBS check on an individual when they are legally allowed to do so they must be entitled by law to ask an individual to reveal their full criminal history. Click 'Accept all cookies' to agree to all cookies that collect anonymous data. /Rotate 0 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. Weband to make a number of technical changes to facilitate the operation of Disclosure Scotland. It includes information on any 'unspent' convictions the person has. 84 0 obj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] << /Contents 246 0 R A PVG certificate contains all unspent and certain spent conviction information. /Contents 276 0 R /Rotate 0 /Parent 16 0 R A basic disclosure is the most common and lowest level of disclosure available. /Rotate 0 /Parent 21 0 R /Parent 15 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. 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. << endobj endobj /Parent 15 0 R /Rotate 0 >> << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> News stories, speeches, letters and notices, Reports, analysis and official statistics, Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports. >> 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. << The DBS work to a number of standards for the criminal record checking service and barring case accuracy. Section b: current address: 32: address /Contents 334 0 R /Parent 24 0 R endobj << /Contents 188 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] << << endstream /Type /Page /Type /Page /GS7 151 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 31 0 obj << >> << /Resources 239 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 40 0 obj 109 0 obj /Type /Page endobj You can change your cookie settings at any time. Scottish NHS nurses offered 6.5% pay rise for 2023-24 EMAP Publishing Limited Company number 7880758 (England & Wales) Registered address: >> This list was originally named List 99, later named the ISA Children's Barred List (maintained by the Independent Safeguarding Authority) and finally, the DBS Children's Barred List (maintained by the Disclosure and Barring Service. /Contents 262 0 R /Contents 272 0 R You will not get a refund unless Disclosure Scotland has made an error. DBS is currently negotiating with its contractor, Tata Consultancy Services, over the delays. /MediaBox [0 0 1210.39 841.89] /Resources 207 0 R /quotesingle 96 /grave 128 /bullet /dagger /daggerdbl /ellipsis /emdash /endash /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] They are for people doing certain types of work or looking to adopt and are applied for by your employer or a registered body representing you. The lists contain information on whether the applicant is barred from working with either of the two groups. /Contents 198 0 R You need to be an organisation offering regulated work to apply on behalf of an individual for PVG Scheme membership. /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Font << /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] Disclosure Scotlands framework document shows what it does and how its managed. Well send you a link to a feedback form. The Bill also makes provision for sharing information for child protection purposes and to amend the definition of school care accommodation services. << Publications also include our board and committee minutes. 44 0 obj Isle of Man Government - DBS checks FAQs /quoteright /quotesinglbase /trademark /fi /fl /Lslash /OE /Scaron /Ydieresis /Zcaron Under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, the DBS does not require registration, nor are any details retained on a database. 77 0 obj 75 0 obj /Type /Page /Parent 5 0 R /BaseFont /Helvetica >> /Contents 282 0 R >> /Parent 12 0 R The police decide what (if any) additional information will be added to the certificate using the Quality Assurance Framework. /Type /Page /Type /Pages /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Resources 191 0 R /Contents 206 0 R /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. /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] 114 0 obj /Font << /Rotate 0 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 This is not a credit check. /Parent 13 0 R /Contents 260 0 R Basic disclosure changes - GOV.UK /Annots [170 0 R] /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Parent 24 0 R >> /Rotate 0 /Parent 11 0 R /Parent 23 0 R /GS6 150 0 R The Disclosure and Barring Service and Ann Craft Trust have partnered, helping organisations develop safer working practices. /Resources 219 0 R 2006-08-14T10:56:09+01:00 /Rotate 0 /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] 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. endobj /Fields [] 76 0 obj /Resources 257 0 R 56 0 obj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] 32 0 obj << /Type /Page /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] Planned industrial action by Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) staff is set to affect Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) customer contact centre services. You can pay by credit or debit card. >> /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] << /Type /Page Preferred contact number - enter the number you would prefer AccessNI to contact you on if necessary. /Parent 15 0 R /Type /Page It is important that anyone referring someone to us provides as much information as possible. /Rotate 0 /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Kids [40 0 R 41 0 R 42 0 R 43 0 R 44 0 R 45 0 R 46 0 R 47 0 R 48 0 R 49 0 R] /Type /Page /Resources 237 0 R /F2 165 0 R WebIf the answer is yes they must provide their Scottish vetting and barring number at A31. Further information about barring representations can be found in our barring referrals: making representations guidance. >> endobj >> /Contents 192 0 R /Type /Page /TT0 173 0 R /Rotate 0 This is known as asking an exempted question.. The procedures of the CRB were tightened following the Soham murders trial. /Type /Page /Parent 13 0 R [4] It has offices in Liverpool[5] and Royal Wootton Bassett. Alternatively, you can complete the DBS paper referral form and send to: Disclosure and Barring Service endobj Key aims of the programme were to reduce the cost of running the disclosure service, through customers using a new and cheaper update service rather than continuing to use existing types of disclosure certificates. 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. 93 0 obj These are covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. /Contents 292 0 R You can apply for a 'disregard' to have historical convictions for same-sex sexual activity removed from your records. >> /Rotate 0 57 0 obj 85 0 obj We use some essential cookies to make this website work. << /Resources 261 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /F5 167 0 R endobj Find out more about how we work and our corporate publications. /Parent 24 0 R /Contents 184 0 R /Type /Page << /GS6 150 0 R << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] WebThe process by which the DBS provides criminal record data is called DBS Certificate or a DBS check (previously CRB check ). /Parent 19 0 R /Resources 367 0 R /Rotate 0 /Rotate 0 121 0 obj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] endobj /Rotate 0 /Rotate 0 endobj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Type /Page /Parent 19 0 R >> This review was published in February 2011, making recommendations for the merger of the Criminal Records Bureau and Independent Safeguarding Authority into one new non-departmental public body, the Disclosure and Barring Service, responsible for barring individuals and completing criminal record checks. >> /Resources 323 0 R /Resources 177 0 R A Standard DBS check is suitable for certain roles, such as a security guard. endobj /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] << This Act makes 12 0 obj /Resources 179 0 R Over 200 responses were received to the consultation, although this /Resources 181 0 R /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> >> /Contents 300 0 R /Rotate 0 /Contents 274 0 R Addresses for service of legal documents. << means the scheme set up under the provisions of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. Place a cross in the relevant box. [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). << /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] QUICK GUIDE FOR COMPLETING: ENHANCED DISCLOSURE endobj /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> >> /Contents 228 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] There must be a recruiting organisation who needs the applicant to get the check. /Rotate 0 >> /Parent 19 0 R 6. /Count 10 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 << /Resources 211 0 R uuid:be0c27e0-311f-11db-a770-000d934700c8 /CropBox [0 0 595.22 842] >> /Resources 305 0 R << 21 0 obj /Resources 309 0 R /Contents 216 0 R /Resources << 64 0 obj /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. 41 0 obj /Parent 25 0 R 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). The new Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland was created as a response to the murders of two schoolgirls by school endobj endobj If you already have a basic disclosure but cannot find your certificate and need to know your number you can contact us to ask for this. /Type /Page For a job based in England or Wales, apply to theDisclosure and Barring Service. /Parent 23 0 R >> /MediaBox [0 0 595.22 842] /Rotate 0 /Resources 351 0 R /Parent 12 0 R 59 0 obj >> >> 124 0 obj endobj An Enhanced with Barred Lists certificate will contain the same information as an Enhanced DBS certificate, but will also include a check of one or both Barred Lists. /acircumflex /atilde /adieresis /aring /ae /ccedilla /egrave /eacute /ecircumflex /edieresis /Type /Page >> /Type /Page /Rotate 0 [citation needed] The applicant applies to the DBS with their application countersigned by the DBS Registered Organisation or Umbrella Body. << << If TransUnion verifies your identity online, you do not need to send copies of your identity documents to Disclosure Scotland.
