Consultation on Policy Proposals for Secondary Legislation
The Scottish Government has completed the consultation on the policy proposals for the secondary legislation required to deliver a robust vetting and barring scheme that will keep people who would harm children or protected adults out of relevant employment positions.
The consultation attracted 200 written responses which are currently being analysed and a full report will be published later this year. The analysis will enable Ministers to make policy decisions on key aspects of the PVG scheme which will be developed through secondary legislation during 2008/2009.
During the consultation period (1 November 2007 until 12 February 2008) the Scottish Government ran a series of information events in the six Scottish cities and Perth and supported a road show to rural areas hosted by the Central Registered Body in Scotland. The events and the road show attracted over 1000 people, representing a wide range of groups and organisations. Participants discussed and explored a range of issues and answered polling questions relating to the policy proposals for secondary legislation. The results from the polling will be considered along with the consultation responses as part of the overall analysis.
A date for the PVG scheme to go live is still to be determined and the Scottish Government will announce the date well in advance to allow stakeholders adequate time to prepare. In the meantime, implementation plans are continuing, in partnership with a range of groups and organisations. This work includes planning and developing a comprehensive package of guidance and training which will be available in the run up to go live.
Regulatory Impact Assessment
We would welcome your views on the partial Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) which accompanies the consultation on the proposals for secondary legislation. There is no dedicated feedback form, please provide any comments in conjunction with your response to the consultation, or separately by letter or e-mail to the address given on page 25 of the RIA.
Publications and Reference Materials
Scottish Vetting and Barring Scheme, Consultation on Policy Proposals for Secondary Legislation, including response form [PDF format]
Consultation now closed.
Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scotland Act 2007: Pre-consultation on Secondary Legislation (February 2007)
Analysis of Consultation Exercise "Protecting Vulnerable Groups: Scottish Vetting & Barring Scheme" (August 2006)