Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007

• (a) in subsection (2), for “a Minister of the Crown, or a person nominated by a Minister of the Crown,” substitute “ a person mentioned in subsection (2A) ”,

• (b) after subsection (2) insert—

(2A) Any of the following persons may make a statement for the purposes of subsection (2)— (a) a Minister of the Crown; (b) a member of the Scottish Executive; (c) any other office-holder in the Scottish Administration; or (d) a nominee of any person mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c).

,

• (c) in subsection (3), for “113C to 113F” substitute “ 113CA to 113CC ”.

33

In section 117, after subsection (2) insert—

(3) An application under this section may, in particular, request a review of any information contained in a certificate by virtue of section 113B(4). (4) The Scottish Ministers, on receiving such a request, must ask the chief officer of the relevant police force who provided that information to reconsider whether the chief officer still thinks that the information concerned might be relevant for the purpose in respect of which it was requested.

.

34

In section 118—

• (a) in subsection (2A)(a), for “United Kingdom Passport Agency” substitute “ Identity and Passport Service ”,

• (b) after subsection (2A) insert—

(2B) The Scottish Ministers may require an applicant to have fingerprints taken under subsection (2) only if they are not satisfied by other evidence provided under subsection (1) as to the applicant's identity.

,

• (c) for subsection (3) substitute—

(3) The Scottish Ministers must arrange the destruction of any fingerprints taken in pursuance of subsection (2) as soon as reasonably practicable after they have been used for the purpose mentioned in subsection (1).

.

35

In section 119A(2), the words from “; and” to the end of the subsection are repealed.

36

In section 120(5)(b) for the words from “countersign” to “113B” substitute

— (“) countersign applications under section 113A or 113B; or (ii) make declarations in relation to disclosure requests made under section 52 or 53 of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 14),

.

37

In section 120A—

• (a) in subsection (3)(b), for “included in any list mentioned in section 113C(3) or 113D(3)” substitute “ barred from regulated work with children or adults (within the meaning of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 14)) ”,

• (b) in subsection (4)(b)(iii), after “applications” insert “ , or the making of declarations, ”.

38

Section 121 is repealed.

39

In section 122—

• (a) in subsection (3)—

• (i) after “113B” insert “ , or make a disclosure under section 52 or 53 of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 14), ”,

• (ii) after “application” insert “ or, as the case may be, made the declaration in relation to the disclosure request ”,

• (iii) after “countersigned”, where it appears in paragraph (b), insert “ or, as the case may be, made the declaration ”,

• (b) in subsection (4)(b)—

• (i) the words after “person” become sub-paragraph (i), and

• (ii) after that new sub-paragraph insert

; or (ii) has made or is likely to make a declaration in relation to a disclosure request made under section 52 or 53 of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 14)

.

40

Before section 123 insert—

(122B) (1) The Scottish Ministers may, to such extent and subject to such conditions as they think appropriate, delegate any of their functions under this Part (other than excepted functions) to such person as they may determine. (2) An excepted function is a function— (a) relating to the making of regulations or orders; (b) relating to the publishing or revising of a code of practice; (c) relating to the laying of a code of practice before the Scottish Parliament; (d) relating to the determination of an appropriate fee under section 113B(5A) or 119(3); or (e) under section 125A. (3) A delegation under subsection (1) may be varied or revoked at any time. (4) No proceedings are competent against a person performing functions delegated under this section by reason of an inaccuracy in the information made available or provided to the person in accordance with section 119.

.

41

In section 126(1), after the definition of “Minister of the Crown” insert—

“office-holder in the Scottish Administration” has the same meaning as in the Scotland Act 1998 (c. 46);

.

Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 5)

42

The whole Act (other than sections 13 and 16) is repealed.

Criminal Procedure (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 5)

43

Section 24(1) of the Criminal Procedure (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2004 is repealed.

Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 10)

44

Paragraph 15 of schedule 4 to the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 is repealed.

Inquiries Act 2005 (c. 12)

45

Part 2 of Schedule 2 to the Inquiries Act 2005 is repealed.

Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 10)

46

The following provisions of the Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006 are repealed—

• (a) section 3(2)(d),

• (b) section 3(8), and

• (c) paragraph 14(2) of schedule 1.

SCHEDULE 5

Failure to refer: offence

Power to give effect to corresponding legislation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Power to regulate procedure etc.

Information in criminal conviction and record certificates

Ancillary provision

Regulated work

Meaning of “school care accommodation service”

Guidance

Definitions in relation to unsupervised contact with children

Definitions in relation to unsupervised contact with children

Ancillary provision

Commencement

Ancillary provision

Commencement

Regulated work with children

Exceptions relating to children's employment and work

Caring for children

Teaching, instructing, training or supervising children

Being in sole charge of children

Unsupervised contact with children

Providing advice or guidance to children

Moderating certain interactive communication services

Provision of care home services

Provision of independent health care services

Work on day care premises

Children's detention institution

Children's hospital

Educational institutions etc.

Children's home

Manager of educational institutions etc.

Member of council committee

Member of children's panel etc.

Chief social work officer

Chief education officer

Commissioner for Children and Young People in Scotland

Registrar of Independent Schools in Scotland

Fostering

Charity trustee of a children’s charity.

Power to amend schedule

Regulated work with adults

Caring for adults

Teaching, instructing, training and supervising adults

Being in sole charge of adults

Providing assistance, advice or guidance to adults

Provision of care home services

Inspecting care services on behalf of the Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland and Healthcare Improvement Scotland

Care home

Residential establishment or accommodation

Member of council committee

Chief social work officer

Charity trustee

Power to amend schedule

Teaching Council (Scotland) Act 1965 (c. 19)

Education (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 44)

Foster Children (Scotland) Act 1984 (c. 56)

Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (c. 46)

Police Act 1997 (c. 50)

Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 5)

Criminal Procedure (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 5)

Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (asp 10)

Inquiries Act 2005 (c. 12)

Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006 (asp 10)

Editorial notes

[^key-01905b8991c400c510fdba13ece8b56d]: S. 45H inserted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 88(3), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-019747c4d811e4c56d2996f5f960eb52]: S. 8(3)(za) inserted (30.9.2024) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 82(3), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-01ea14caf7fbf930eddffdc052a2923a]: Words in s. 8(2) substituted (27.9.2010) by The Pharmacy Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/231), art. 1(5), Sch. 4 para. 16(a); S.I. 2010/1621, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-023b2d0770241681f8945d6293725878]: Words in sch. 2 para. 24 substituted (1.4.2025) by The Regulated Roles with Children and Adults (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/76), regs. 1(1), 2(10)(a); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-0305b6a93c98d4c9b51189d2bb830b76]: S. 6(2) in force at 18.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2010/133, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-03e34c176c86ed18b00f40a803eea3f2]: S. 97(1) in force at 1.9.2007 by S.S.I. 2007/385, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-04307a663fb902b57d441ec50f1beae4]: Words in sch. 5 repealed (30.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 5(14) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-04e1ad3466c60e3d1f2f8629630a03c6]: S. 92 title substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(49) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-04e82cc58a941268562e0dcd759f04f8]: Words in s. 96(3) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(51)(b)(iii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-055762d13581d694ad31958df5e281c9]: Words in s. 97(5) substituted (30.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 5(13)(d) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-0563ea21cd4760e98b14c86297b030f3]: Words in s. 66(4) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(37)(e)(i) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-0687b248af6fe252b0abedf42fbe9148]: S. 17(5)(d) in force at 18.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2010/133, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-0689fb5bb0dea2b298141f0178fd694e]: Words in s. 39(5) inserted (18.4.2010 for specified purposes, coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/446), arts. 1(2), 7(6)(a)

[^key-078143fcc325abce8036028df0a40f12]: S. 3(1)(2) in force at 18.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2010/133, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-07b6cf6f9dff800c71d2c3d4818e6efd]: Words in s. 36(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(24)(a)(i) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-08aeb7b97161f4a5a9a9e1353eddd885]: S. 4 in force at 28.2.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-09210a2acaabc5f04d72a879e6645a87]: S. 8(2) entry repealed (1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), Sch. 14 para. 28(a)(i); S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, Sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-09d0a507d982c36682bcf086e0106829]: Words in sch. 5 repealed (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 12(11)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-09ff31bb037eafb2ec03473a75c1ab40]: Words in sch. 5 substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(54)(a)(ii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-0a1a0e26601608bf9710addddd9d7fef]: S. 23 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-0ab1d8f23c155d3f63528575b3228bf6]: S. 59 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-0b6c138ed66946c845bf37eeee6d91b0]: S. 26(3) repealed (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 85(2), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-0d1cf26ac9891e9b84e69f9cbe30c91f]: Words in s. 2(b) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(2)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-0d5ce1841cb4d4cbbe605939d3521852]: Words in s. 66(2)(c) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(37)(b)(ii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-0ddeaced00c09d21c99f1b37d3fbb8e8]: S. 21 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-0e4fbb764b4e4758141082c0ca7699f7]: Words in s. 40(5) inserted (18.4.2010 for specified purposes, coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/446), arts. 1(2), 8(6)(a)

[^key-0e720b6b36dd30cda032efac375a759b]: Words in s. 35(7) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(23)(f)(ii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-0e77749aa8bdfcc426c962f612e5c94f]: S. 25(1) (2) (3)(b) s. 25(4)-(6) in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-0f550e87c2e8f2aa7b31c15d1de222ee]: Sch. 4 para. 32 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 3)

[^key-10adde406d5b94c4299086fe93d352d2]: Words in s. 51(1) inserted (30.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 5(4)(a) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-119970c37e3c42017864180d6de601c4]: S. 49(1A) inserted (30.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 5(3)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-11ba1252be695325c4d47bac05bd9277]: S. 49(1A) renumbered as s. 49(1B) (1.4.2025) by The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (Incidental, Supplementary and Consequential Provision) Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/74), reg. 1(1), sch. 1 para. 2(5); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3, sch.

[^key-11f9e32c301d3fb7d852cb72de60488b]: S. 49(1)(a)-(c) (2) in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-1217b3ac8162682be4bd4c10edb14da4]: Sch. 4 para. 23 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 5(1))

[^key-121c7dcc2e3fde60ce9c1714a5910adb]: S. 5 in force at 18.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2010/133, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-12c2cf093e09f95da4d29d5f3d884ddc]: Sch. 3 para. 6A inserted (1.4.2025) by The Regulated Roles with Children and Adults (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/76), regs. 1(1), 3(4); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-12cdfd2f324165ab6ea25f8fa690ec0b]: Words in s. 3(2)(c)(ii) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(3)(b)(iv) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-13eb9813e3a54e77543a6560213652e2]: Words in s. 26(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(18)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-148c6193e73f396c1a811c7ce315eb2f]: Words in s. 3(2) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(3)(b)(i) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-163c81b4552fa45a6f8e566364c149d6]: Words in sch. 3 para. 10 inserted (1.4.2025) by The Regulated Roles with Children and Adults (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/76), regs. 1(1), 3(7); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-16caaf7a9413617097d94de1e76ef51d]: Sch. 4 para. 35 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 3)

[^key-16ce113f1c6453687e9755b2242cc1b9]: S. 74 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-16f328b070fa0816d1acf629ee069dc3]: S. 13 extended (28.2.2011) by The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Savings and Transitional Provisions) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/180), arts. 1, 5

[^key-175b8292470f4b862f8faa96147b1a5b]: Sch. 3 substituted (30.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 4 (with s. 96) (as amended by 2024 asp 5, s. 38(3), sch. para. 19(3); S.S.I. 2024/21, reg. 2(j)(ii)( with reg. 3)); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-1830447ac7ad15b9367a4fbabc3eaa8a]: Words in s. 66(4)(b) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(37)(c) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-18307029c7803368a7ef7f2ddaf02e40]: Sch. 4 para. 8 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-186e835f50bbd6b80536559d6e3ad95d]: Words in s. 94(4) inserted (30.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 75(5)(a), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-18f7c2b15d8c5177b18a4059f3e2889e]: Word in s. 34(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(22)(b)(i) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-19195a4594e81ebbd37562b6797c6c3f]: S. 67(3)(b) in force at 28.2.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-19345ecb1928befc7613c0a149d6daeb]: Words in s. 100(4) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(53)(a) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-1975e242a0cb149a65a85eab70ae185a]: Sch. 4 para. 18 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 5(1))

[^key-19f1a2e36a2026badbb63294f4135d57]: Words in s. 19(3) inserted (1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), Sch. 14 para. 30(b); S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, Sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-1a38c2b7364cee7a8b606a66be0f4092]: S. 10(1)(b) and word inserted (18.4.2010 for specified purposes, coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/446), arts. 1(2), 4(2)(b)

[^key-1aad01f23357e4843cf10d69a36d2abe]: S. 73(g) in force at 18.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2010/133, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-1b953f7e1dc17955d31ebc05f8008871]: S. 39(6)(7) inserted (18.4.2010 for specified purposes, coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/446), arts. 1(2), 7(7)

[^key-1e23da554bfbac7769b29ab3e6e951fd]: S. 92 modified (28.2.2011) by The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Corresponding Disqualifications) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/346), arts. 1, 2

[^key-1e4e6111aa2276091d9df4fc1dccab30]: Words in s. 19(3) inserted (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 12(4) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-1e79058c9b3640a84593584fc33c3fc1]: Word in s. 40(1) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(27) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-209301c16309c04537e4156411fdf91e]: S. 49(1)(d) in force at 18.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2010/133, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-2301300372e2b4168e6a565fa3471078]: Sch. 4 para. 5 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-23530879b66ebfa6412a4c9cb2b2c4b8]: Words in sch. 5 substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(54)(a)(i) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-2389d6c4d7f3f6ad366feeeed8f9c969]: Words in s. 10(1)(b) substituted (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 12(2) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-253606c9b9dee9fa7fad252fce638cc5]: Sch. 4 para. 16 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 5(1))

[^key-25494ae0b0957d229a5263fe3ec12d4c]: Words in s. 66(4)(b) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(37)(e)(iii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-2626e27381391e23b5d9fee8cc7cf2b8]: S. 81(1)(3) in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-2647f1ac2fbfcdc6d0c36279144f076c]: S. 19(3) entry repealed (1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), Sch. 14 para. 30(a); S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, Sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-268bac7d385e663a9ec16c926fd81155]: Words in s. 20(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(15)(a)(i) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-2722b640ea3ce603505338e49ad5189a]: S. 78(2)-(4) in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 3)

[^key-278f890cc92401e114440943c2ebb0a5]: S. 60(2A) inserted (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 78(3), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 3)

[^key-28d375420c435876f27812b6413821ea]: S. 72 in force at 18.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2010/133, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-28edde2243a545750119a5ebbcbca0b8]: Words in s. 30(3)(c) inserted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 77(2)(b), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-290dc300f082f6d49fb6b9d5096990f2]: S. 41 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-2919ab3968a5d7965c6f2166ab8c928f]: S. 31 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-29bd8d60ebc24e4d7bc378ae1001f70d]: Words in s. 94(5) substituted (30.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 75(6), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-29efb55a0d9ddf8ed64d90139dbb5c54]: Sch. 3 para. 1(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2025) by The Regulated Roles with Children and Adults (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/76), regs. 1(1), 3(2); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-2a029bae41daf8fcd60da9af81374e47]: Words in s. 34(1) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(22)(a) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-2c09110c2008a78c10536015d6c3d9dd]: Sch. 4 para. 21 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 5(1))

[^key-2c573d169c1d48af0ff2422be30c9b2b]: Pt. 2 modified (28.2.2011) by The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2660), arts. 1, 21

[^key-2d15d6333c2ef13c213296f3f36ac680]: S. 96(4) repealed (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(51)(c) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-2d64f578f9fd11eac67079af88c5bf72]: Words in s. 76(1)(c) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 36(5)(a)(ii); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-2d975c8059e44ee686a56136573f591b]: Words in sch. 5 inserted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(54)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-2dc608663974509c440b503adb43e1c6]: Words in s. 16 substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(12) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-2e337d9f1517c9f05e252af6d2d0da4d]: Sch. 4 para. 37 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-2e3c9dc357487d9a992cc51badd7c8e8]: Words in s. 39(2)(a) substituted (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 12(6)(a) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-2e7e23abee1121aa5a61cf709287bf91]: Words in s. 97(1) substituted (27.9.2010) by The Pharmacy Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/231), art. 1(5), Sch. 4 para. 16(c); S.I. 2010/1621, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-2ea1f86ec5aef98e60014c598b081ad9]: S. 77 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-2ea3dd051eae9575f94eaefc0bdf617a]: S. 20 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-2ec2ffd9d12284391882457877d2010e]: Sch. 2 para. 3(3)(b) substituted (1.4.2025) by The Regulated Roles with Children and Adults (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/76), regs. 1(1), 2(2)(b); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-2f37074673fe2798529f5d12d16ef300]: S. 84A inserted (10.12.2021 for specified purposes, 1.4.2023 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 89, 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2023/79, reg. 2

[^key-309994481846605924cd48c6fbdfac5b]: S. 69 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-3299bd2e7417477064c0b2d5edc5e91a]: Sch. 4 para. 27 in force at 11.1.2008 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2007/564, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-3309e5cece0056171ef15f0d9f6839ff]: Words in s. 67(1) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(38)(a) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-33cb1b54edb9dbeda4803bd5e899eff0]: Word in s. 18(4)(a) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(13) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-343a981c57679527ed927db22bbb1d3e]: Words in s. 67(2) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(38)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-35c35a7d8534db0d5d82d58c88a884d7]: S. 75 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-36224fa551508692dfd94357ec61deaf]: Words in s. 35(5) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(23)(d) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-365fbbc559d167f0373407756dbcbfc5]: Words in s. 18(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 36(2)(a)(i); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-36845e01f7f3241246ebec403935888e]: S. 18(4)(b) substituted (30.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 5(2)(a) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-369a5e952a8ee31ed7789a62b9dfb888]: S. 83 in force at 1.9.2007 by S.S.I. 2007/385, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-37004ed3cc599fa5d40fd030bb41bc65]: S. 15 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-372467897491560d50e0890306f5139e]: S. 10 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-372765556ff67f960799c5f7908b7d79]: Words in s. 75(3) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 36(4)(b)(ii); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-37333acabd581456b44ba13089493e7e]: Words in s. 68(3)(b) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(39)(d)(ii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-375a5df50847e41c17f1d9886572de38]: Sch. 4 para. 7 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-37ae89592f7cfdff25f5c30684e422d0]: Words in s. 30(3)(b) inserted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 77(2)(a), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-38597ff3f775a7f2fee86762fcb10c7f]: Words in s. 68(2) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(39)(a) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-38ce6649c81f40ddb60768f00d3bc4b5]: S. 49(1A) inserted (30.11.2020) by Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019 (asp 7), ss. 10(3), 84(2); S.S.I. 2020/369, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-38d62ce7b69bcb50e039ae77bcfce132]: S. 56 repealed (30.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 5(10) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-399f0f505126410e4c1ad7b31df9a393]: S. 39(3)(a) substituted (18.4.2010 for specified purposes, coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/446), arts. 1(2), 7(4)(a)

[^key-3a10df7cccc8d6b918fa9e30947cf58c]: S. 77 modified (28.2.2011) by The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Savings and Transitional Provisions) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/180), arts. 1, 7

[^key-3b0e6522b4ed58632a8a19d447fe97ad]: S. 65 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-3b25a9b7ec48c871285de3181b1685d5]: Sch. 4 para. 28 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 3)

[^key-3c9b31251da64e6a3d3a4a585ccb0e66]: Words in s. 30A(5) substituted (1.8.2012) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 15 para. 56(f); S.I. 2012/1319, art. 2(4)