This is a reminder that changes under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 come into effect today (1st April 2025). PVG scheme membership is now a legal requirement for those in regulated roles. There is a three month grace period from the 1st April to 30th June, which will allow for those in regulated roles to apply to the PVG scheme.
Key Changes Under the Act
The act makes a number of changes to the disclosure system, and the PCG scheme in Scotland. See below for a summary of the key points:
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Membership of the PVG scheme is now a legal requirement for those carrying out a regulated role.
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Replacing the concept of ‘regulated work’ with ‘regulated roles’.
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Simplified disclosure products and people having more control over their information.
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An individualised approach to the disclosure of childhood offending and rights of review for convictions disclosed, to enhance fairness and proportionality.
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The ability for Disclosure Scotland to impose conditions on PVG scheme members who are under consideration for listing.
