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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 Blue) 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)

  • 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
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records)(Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2008 (OPSI/HMSO)

Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 - related documents & links

  • 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 (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)

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)
  • 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:-
  • 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)

Self Assessment Audit

  • Guidance on how to complete the self assessment audit (Disclosure Scotland)(PDF)(88Kb)

Other Disclosure Scotland Documents

  • 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
  • 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)
  • Disclosure Scotland Website - Copyright Statement (SCRO)(PDF)(25Kb)
  • Disclosure Scotland Website - Privacy Policy (SCRO)(PDF)(29Kb)
  • Disclosure Application Tracking Document (Disclosure Scotland)(Excel)(18Kb)
  • 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)
  • Information for Potential and Approved Driving Instructors (Disclosure Scotland/Driving Standards Agency)(PDF)(60Kb)
  • 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)

Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003 (POCSA)

  • 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)

Disclosure Scotland Newsletters / Brochures

  • InfoGuide (October 2007)(Disclosure Scotland)(Word)(912Kb)
  • Corporate Brochure (2006)(Disclosure Scotland)(High Resolution - 7.3Mb - slower download version)
  • Corporate Brochure (200)(Disclosure Scotland)(Low Resolution - 2.5MB - quicker download version)

Miscellaneous

  • How to obtain guidance on how to interpret the information contained on a Disclosure certificate (Apex Scotland)(PDF)(220Kb)
  • 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) (See also FAQ31)
  • 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)
      • With regard to US Visa requirements, you should also refer to the article dated June 2004 located within our Previous News Archive.
 
  • Document (produced by Australian Government) outlining different types of police certificates which are available from various countries throughout the world - this relates specifically to entry requirements for Australia but is provided for general interest and information (Australian Government Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs)(PDF)(154Kb)
  • 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)

 

 

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