How does the Disclosure service work?
Employers and voluntary organisations should request a Disclosure from the candidate when a provisional offer of employment or a volunteer post is made. The individual then applies to Disclosure Scotland for a Disclosure. For Standard and Enhanced Disclosures, there is a requirement for the application to be countersigned by a registered body (any employer, organisation or individual who is entitled to ask exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) Order (Scotland) 2003). The original Disclosure is then issued to the individual and a copy sent to the registered body.
In the case of Basic Disclosures, the individual is able to apply directly to Disclosure Scotland, and the Disclosure certificate is sent to the individual only. Applicants for Basic Disclosures can also apply online with BDO
