UK Statutory Instrument
2012
United Kingdom
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2012
These Regulations make a number of changes to existing regulations under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”) which are consequential upon the changes to the 2006 Act in Chapter 1 of Part 5 of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (“the 2012 Act”). These Regulations also make a number of new provisions.
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Amendment of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Barred List Prescribed Information) Regulations 2008
In regulation 1(2) omit the definition of the “unique identification...
In regulation 1(2) for the definition of the “Criminal Records...
Omit regulation 3(d) and (e).
For regulation 3(g) substitute— (g) the criminal record certificate number...
In regulation 4(c) for “duty”, in each place where it...
Amendment of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Barring Procedure) Regulations 2008
In regulation 2— (a) in paragraph (1) omit “removal from,...
Amendment of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Prescribed Information) Regulations 2008
In regulation 2(1) in the definition of “employment” omit “or...
In regulation 3— (a) omit “and responsible persons” in the...
In regulation 4(2)(e) omit “or controlled activity”.
In regulation 4(2)(f)(i), (h) and (i) omit “or controlled”.
In regulation 5(1) omit “and (b)”.
Omit regulations 6, 8 and 10.
In paragraph 1 of the Schedule— (a) at the end...
In paragraph 2 of the Schedule omit “or controlled”.
In paragraph 4(h) of the Schedule omit “or controlled”.
In paragraph 6 of the Schedule for “35, 36, 39,...
In paragraph 9 of the Schedule after “such proceedings” insert...
Amendment of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2009
Omit regulations 2 and 4.
Regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults
Subject to regulation 26, the conveying, or assistance provided in...
Regulations 24 and 25 do not apply to any person...
The provision of psychotherapy or counselling, but not life coaching,...
Provision of information to the police: prescribed purposes
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Disclosure and Barring Service
Provides criminal record checks (Basic, Standard, and Enhanced) for employers and organisations. Maintains the children's and adults' barred lists. Employers in regulated …
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