FAQ's - Legislation and Offences/Convictions
This group of FAQ's primarily relates to legislation which set up or relates to the Disclosure service and information on how and what type of offences and convictions are shown on the Disclosures. A number of the questions and answers may also appear under other FAQ headings for ease of reference.
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The Police Act 1997 provides for a Code of Practice for Registered Bodies. What does the Code cover? (18)
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What is meant by "non-conviction" information? (21)
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What is an "exempted question"? (27)
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Is conviction information recorded post-issue of a Disclosure notified to Registered Bodies? (22)
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Is foreign conviction information included in Disclosures? (29)
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How long are convictions held on record? (31)
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Are road traffic offences disclosed? (32)
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I was "admonished " of an offence. Will this be disclosed? (33)
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Does Disclosure Scotland disclose military convictions? (34)
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Does Disclosure Scotland disclose offences dealt with at Juvenile Courts? (35)
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What about "absolute discharge" or "not proven"? (36)
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How do I interpret the legal jargon quoted on a Disclosure? (39)
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Does Disclosure Scotland check the "List 99" and the Department of Health Lists in England & Wales? (40)
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Some FAQ's on the Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003. (41)
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I've received my Disclosure and it contains criminal convictions or further information. Does this mean that I will not get the job? (43)
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I wish to obtain information which police forces hold on me. How do I obtain such information? (30)
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Is there a right of appeal if information is incorrect? (13)
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I employ, or plan to employ, people from outside the UK. How do I make sure that they have permission to work here before they start working? (51)
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We are a UK-based organisation that will be making standard or enhanced disclosure applications in relation to positions where the work is in England, Wales or Northern Ireland. Can we become a registered body with Disclosure Scotland? (53)
