When Disclosure Scotland receives information which has a bearing on an individual’s suitability to work with vulnerable groups, Disclosure Scotland will undertake a two stage assessment process. The first stage is an initial assessment of the information to see whether it may be appropriate for the individual to be included in the children’s list and / or the adults’ list. Sometimes, the information will not meet the statutory tests for further consideration and will be dismissed at this stage.
If the initial tests are met, the second stage is a full assessment, called consideration for listing, in order to establish if the individual is unsuitable to work with vulnerable groups. This may take some months to resolve as information may need to be gathered from a number of sources and the individual must have the chance to comment on the information gathered. Whilst the individual is under consideration for listing, this information would appear on any disclosure record requested during that time. This chapter explains the triggers for consideration for listing, the process and the implications of this for individuals and employers.
