The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007: Section 35(2 ...
Analysis by the Scottish Government on whether new regulations should be made under section 35(2) and (3), Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot
The Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme is managed by Disclosure Scotland. It helps ensure people who are unsuitable to work with children and protected adults cannot do regulated roles with these groups.
PVG scheme is now a legal requirement - Disclosure Scotland
New legislation ensures that individuals working with vulnerable groups must be a member of the PVG scheme. From today, 1 April 2025, membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme becomes a legal requirement in Scotland.
Your role. Their safety. Regulated roles and the PVG scheme
Schedule 3 of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 details the activities and circumstances where membership of the PVG scheme will be a legal requirement for working with protected adults.
Publications relating to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland ...
Determination of the form and manner of an application under section 51 of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007
The Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme Review
Background Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (“PVG”) Scheme is available to anyone doing regulated work with children and / or protected adults in Scotland. The PVG Scheme was established on 28 February 2011 under Part 2 of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (“the 2007 Act”) and is designed to safeguard both children and protected adults from harm. At ...
Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007
Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 2007 asp 14 Explanatory Notes have been produced to assist in the understanding of this Act and are available separately £10.50
Protection of Vulnerable Groups - The Ayrshire Community Trust
The Scottish Government’s Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme implements the provisions outlined in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, strengthening protection for children and other vulnerable people in Scotland. What is the PVG Scheme?
The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007: Section 35(2 ...
Executive Summary In 2007 the Scottish Parliament enacted the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act (“the 2007 Act”). Part 1 of the 2007 Act provides for the barring of those persons that Scottish Ministers consider to be unsuitable for regulated work with children or protected adults (or both). The 2007 Act provides Scottish Ministers with a power to impose certain prohibitions ...
GUIDANCE ON THE PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE GROUPS SCHEME
Introduction This guidance note provides an overview of the provisions of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 as they apply to employers wishing to deliver services to children or protected adults and of the respective obligations on employers to screen staff and, where relevant, volunteers.
Protection of Vulnerable Groups | LexisNexis
The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 was developed to enhance the safeguarding of children and protected adults in Scotland. It introduced a comprehensive vetting and barring scheme to ensure individuals who pose a risk are prevented from gaining access to vulnerable groups through paid or voluntary work. The Act established a new membership scheme, replacing previous ...
Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) and Disclosure Scotland
The Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG Scheme) is established by the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The PVG Scheme replaces enhanced disclosure for individuals working with vulnerable groups.
Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007
Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, Introductory Text is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 07 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date.
Types of PVG application - mygov.scot
It’s also for existing PVG members who want to work with a new vulnerable group. For example, if your membership is for children, but you move to a role working with protected adults too. It costs £59. PVG scheme disclosure (Existing) This is for existing PVG members who are continuing to work with the same vulnerable group on their membership.
Access to justice and human rights | Citizens Advice Scotland
People who are already disadvantaged and in vulnerable situations can experience barriers to accessing justice. Communities and individuals can experience violations of their human rights, including access to essentials such as food and housing.
Protecting vulnerable groups (PVG) scheme review: terms of reference
The Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme Review Terms of Reference Background 1. Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (" PVG ") Scheme is available to anyone doing regulated work with children and / or protected adults in Scotland. The PVG Scheme was established on 28 February 2011 under Part 2 of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 ("the 2007 Act") and is designed ...
Special Rapporteur welcomes landmark UK judgment on sex-based ...
GENEVA – The UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, Reem Alsalem, welcomed the landmark judgment by the UK Supreme Court on 16 April 2025 in the case of For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers. In its judgment, the Court determined that, for the purposes of the UK’s Equality Act 2010, ‘sex’ is binary, and must be understood as bearing its ordinary meaning as ...
The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 in the ...
INTRODUCTION This document contains a brief ‘step by step’ guide to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in Methodist Churches in Scotland and is a detailed guidance document for reference to the scheme.
Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007
Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 2007 asp 14 The Bill for this Act of the Scottish Parliament was passed by the Parliament on 8th March 2007 and received Royal Assent on 18th April 2007