FAQ's - Disclosure Scotland Processes
This group of FAQ's primarily relates to Disclosure Scotland processes although, for cross reference purposes, questions and answers from other FAQ groups may appear here and certain process related questions and answers may appear under other FAQ headings.
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How does the Disclosure service work? (2)
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How does the application process function? (4)
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How do I obtain Registration or Disclosure applications forms? (20)
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Do I need to submit anything else with my Disclosure application form? (47)
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How long does it take to get a Disclosure? (3)
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Who is the Disclosure sent to? (12)
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How will I receive my Disclosure? (38)
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I haven't received my Disclosure yet. What do I need to do? (42)
- In what circumstances would Disclosure Scotland contact me after my application was submitted and prior to my Disclosure being issued? (52)
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I've received my Disclosure and it contains criminal convictions or further information. Does this mean that I will not get the job? (43)
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Is there a right of appeal if information is incorrect? (13)
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What is a Registered Body? (14)
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Do organisations need to register before the Disclosure service can be used? (17)
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Why is registration necessary? (16)
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How does an organisation apply to become a Registered Body? (15)
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The Police Act 1997 provides for a Code of Practice for Registered Bodies. What does the Code cover? (18)
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Is there a mechanism in place to monitor whether Registered Bodies are complying with the Code? (19)
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What is meant by "non-conviction" information? (21)
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Is conviction information recorded post-issue of a Disclosure notified to Registered Bodies? (22)
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What is an "umbrella body" and how do I find one? (25)
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Do organisations, such as Local Authorities, have to register for each department? (26)
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What is an "exempted question"? (27)
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Do foster carers and applicants for adoption require to be checked? (28)
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Is foreign conviction information information included in Disclosures? (29)
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How long are convictions held on record? (31)
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Are road traffic offences disclosed? (32)
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I was "admonished " of an offence. Will this be disclosed? (33)
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Does Disclosure Scotland disclose military convictions? (34)
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Does Disclosure Scotland disclose offences dealt with a Juvenile Courts? (35)
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What about "absolute discharge" or "not proven"? (36)
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Is there an age limit on who can apply for a Disclosure? (37)
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How do I interpret the legal jargon quoted on a Disclosure? (39)
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Does Disclosure Scotland check the "List 99" and the Department of Health Lists in England & Wales? (40)
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Some FAQ's on the Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003. (41)
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Are Disclosures portable (the idea of "portability")? (44)
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I work at or out of a UK airport and require an "airside pass". What part does Disclosure Scotland carry out in this process? (46)
- I'm a transgender person and have concerns about this being disclosed to the person or organisation requesting me to undertake a Disclosure check. Are you able to provide me with some guidance? (50x)
