PROTECTION OF VULNERABLE GROUPS SCHEME

UPDATE – SEPTEMBER 2008

The Scottish Government is in the process of implementing a new vetting and barring scheme (PVG scheme) introduced through the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.   This email includes a link to the first in a series of regular progress updates for stakeholders on implementation activities.

The PVG scheme will:

·      ensure that those who have regular contact with vulnerable groups through the workplace do not have a history of harmful behaviour,

·      deliver a fair and consistent system that will be quick and easy for people to use and end the need for multiple, written disclosure applications.

September 2008 Progress Update:

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/1141/0065038.pdf

More information:

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/Young-People/children-families/pvglegislation

Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act Implementation Team

Children, Young People and Social Care Directorate

The Scottish Government

Tel: 0131 244 4907, Email: pvg.enquiries@scotland.gsi.gov.uk