UK Statutory Instrument 2025 United Kingdom

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (Amendment) (Provision of Information) Order 2025

This Order amends the definition of ‘a chief officer of police’ in section 50A(3) of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47) so that the Disclosure and Barring Service may provide barred list information to non-territorial police forces and other relevant authorities.

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Amendment of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006

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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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