Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007

[^key-3d2efd001c2543a5c43423df175de07d]: Words in s. 97(1) inserted (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 12(10)(a) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-3d60df1230001a06cc0d5e61346988f1]: S. 70(1)-(3) in force at 18.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2010/133, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-3d9c28e729aa9387ab114d0b5deabfbb]: S. 30 modified (28.2.2011) by The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Savings and Transitional Provisions) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/180), arts. 1, 4(4)

[^key-3da34d9d2ee32aa4b8c1aff9705fb33f]: S. 27 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-3e90a2b76ad60cadb3d184bd22deb827]: S. 25(3)(a) in force at 28.2.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-3e9c2b0fe7e2668fdf47efff8e56a778]: Word in s. 39(4)(b) substituted (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 12(6)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-3f76625c8a339a27801a463b79e7628a]: Words in s. 97(4) substituted (30.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 5(13)(c) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-3f9387ce3c09d6b9405d109d76234b87]: S. 51(2)-(7) repealed (30.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 5(4)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-3ff10aa2738e000abd0856fe977cc1e5]: Sch. 4 para. 26 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 5(1))

[^key-406ba1757f2bd32321ac64a79c5d4c87]: Words in s. 3(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(3)(c)(i) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-40922693678895201bfaf7f2b62685fe]: Words in sch. 3 para. 23 substituted (1.4.2025) by The Regulated Roles with Children and Adults (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/76), regs. 1(1), 3(12); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-40b4295b46e56d8d9ff8c005ce92ae3a]: S. 63(2)-(5) in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-40f35485bb597a496252fb1b042f125d]: S. 52A repealed (30.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 5(7) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch. (with regs. 8, 9)

[^key-40f8196bd855625baa85edbfa0ea6fc1]: Words in s. 40(2)(a) substituted (18.4.2010 for specified purposes, coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/446), arts. 1(2), 8(3)

[^key-410f0090ee8b6a7707a93d484b18426a]: S. 52 repealed (30.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 5(6) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-41239bf5708f00c23c9dcba78a49312c]: Words in s. 35(6) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(23)(e) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-4173afd0fa64d6c2bc30f69785129685]: S. 28 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-418b467b76ddfb8a51fa3579cff95a33]: Words in s. 8(2) inserted (30.9.2024) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 82(2)(a), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-41a61b4d21d12338296009c3d7036bac]: Words in s. 68(2) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(39)(c)(i) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-41f4c1fe8981ff489cfe1af613c07cf6]: S. 92(3)-(6) in force at 18.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2010/133, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-4241a39fab13b5b82b57b83b20534499]: Sch. 4 para. 20 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 5(1))

[^key-427ee608d0704b93933bc592a5c727f8]: Word in s. 40(4)(b) substituted (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 12(7)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-42c8f7247ef87ffc6e392ec22e5b0ca9]: Words in s. 94(4) repealed (30.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 75(5)(b), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-43112a474307a4c217292501335a5ccc]: Words in s. 30(4)(c) inserted (1.4.2025) by The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (Incidental, Supplementary and Consequential Provision) Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/74), reg. 1(1), sch. 1 para. 2(3)(b); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3, sch.

[^key-436160256591aae3b018488388d454e8]: S. 29(1)(b)(ii) and word inserted (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 84(3)(b), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 4)

[^key-438f5fd322c3cd9753cad9e4bac840c1]: S. 35(2)(3) in force at 18.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2010/133, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-446cbec97f9e9e18a935c2f3efa68962]: Words in sch. 5 substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(54)(a)(iii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-448e5050e118308d99b49a0735caef68]: Words in s. 22(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(17) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-449e09f923c81091ae8102a2e96a075c]: S. 9 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-44f53137ae71d1228335f3a1dac2ce0c]: Words in s. 70(4) inserted (30.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(41)(c)(iii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-453b629d94773995d67ec749940a8442]: Words in s. 100(4) inserted (30.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 73(3), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-455b6d90535adf106a51ba6b0b70e23d]: S. 82 in force at 1.9.2007 by S.S.I. 2007/385, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-45fae6d9e7c9b250c2879073c0c0cb43]: S. 86 in force at 1.9.2007 by S.S.I. 2007/385, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-4672c355f7e596517b12598a026fe1ce]: Sch. 4 para. 39 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-472f66ce9705382af6c2fe20fcbca119]: Words in s. 38(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 36(3)(a); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-474cda531c404b86ca421a67e5cd8a55]: S. 40(3)(a) substituted (18.4.2010 for specified purposes, coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/446), arts. 1(2), 8(4)(a)

[^key-4755b8efb10913832c93360142449953]: Words in s. 35(2) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(23)(b)(ii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-47d613f9fb37ddefd5a3890b2af98a1d]: Words in s. 35(2) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(23)(b)(i) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-486ba372a73a491287176646bdd92ae4]: Words in s. 97(1) inserted (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 90(2), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-49304937db3affd99bd57f8d8e2001d2]: Words in s. 96(3) inserted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(51)(b)(i) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-497fbb0f45d5c09bb3cb676abf1725e2]: Words in s. 30(4)(c) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(20)(e) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch. (as amended by S.S.I. 2025/73, regs. 1, 2(3)(d))

[^key-4a71dc1370e84a018f24db806dbb7dfa]: Words in s. 13(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(10)(a) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-4a8997b3843bae35fed03da312dd3c69]: Words in s. 19(3) inserted (1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), Sch. 17 para. 36(b); S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, Sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-4acf283a282718238edd8456e53c435b]: Words in s. 97(1) inserted (1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), Sch. 14 para. 34(a); S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, Sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-4add12aebae395ba95ac29313bb338c7]: Words in s. 94(3) substituted (1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), Sch. 14 para. 33(b); S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, Sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-4b92a078e12949b70016090e935a0276]: S. 10(1)(aa) inserted (30.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 80(3), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-4bd834be1860449ebd33134e05754f08]: S. 37A inserted (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 88(2), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-4c3da8f455e0abb6a2b2d18ea8bcd948]: S. 85 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-4ca89491aeffba44b7ae24eff8a3da39]: Sch. 3 para. 7A inserted (1.4.2025) by The Regulated Roles with Children and Adults (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/76), regs. 1(1), 3(5); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-4cb82d30667bdf3223df593e698e2997]: S. 71 in force at 12.10.2010 by S.S.I. 2010/344, art. 2(a)(iii)

[^key-4d2f0878cd871d928c6787afed58cd04]: S. 17(5)(c)(xii) added (1.10.2010 for specified purposes) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), Sch. 14 para. 29(c); S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-4defb01916990664ac6bfccfd1e3495d]: Words in s. 39(1) repealed (18.4.2010 for specified purposes, coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/446), arts. 1(2), 7(2)

[^key-4e6a83dc7ac5e137b0086e9d4957c8f4]: S. 62 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-4f9b9624a37f42f7f53b8d79be6fb8f6]: S. 72 in force at 28.2.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-5009dc6ad030bf47b386c419eefe37a5]: S. 48(a) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(29) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-505331c949429ae6c5459edd7f9234bc]: Words in s. 30A(6) substituted (2.12.2019) by Children and Social Work Act 2017 (c. 16), s. 70(2), Sch. 5 para. 36(b); S.I. 2019/1436, reg. 2(s)

[^key-50c16dd4dd29cda3ee3f0904a686e626]: Words in s. 44 substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(28) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-5107413e01a8fbff8910910cd187aa63]: Words in s. 73 substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(44)(a) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-5155f3888da7a34d228f2a0af6b3fb80]: Words in s. 4(b)(ii) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(4)(c) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-51eec8db146930fa81f3f38b6a86341b]: Sch. 4 para. 4 repealed (2.4.2012) by The Public Services Reform (General Teaching Council for Scotland) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/215), art. 2, Sch. 7

[^key-526aaa14fb060d39899e95470438ef62]: Sch. 4 para. 9 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-52840717e492f8b18a39d74fd7b07e97]: Words in s. 67(3) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(38)(c)(i) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-52b8130664609ec2a0452af47236ff73]: S. 95 repealed (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(50) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-53eb5fe1d45e738fb8a9fed60f0bd2d2]: S. 72(2)(c) repealed (30.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(43)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-545660702af8a7fa63472ba7322a4fb0]: S. 2 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-5464158e24a046511b3e00e5fab2749c]: Words in s. 96(3)(b) substituted (24.6.2013) by The Children's Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011 (Modification of Primary Legislation) Order 2013 (S.S.I. 2013/211), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 18(2)(a)

[^key-547a412a91bdcc65e65f6d8f4b4e4c50]: S. 61(3) inserted (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 87, 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-5545c163d9270935f6011508425e5d7a]: S. 49(1)(a) substituted (30.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 5(3)(a) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-557f3b3eff16c40996a1c44676c9dad6]: S. 10(1)(a)(b) renumbered as s. 10(1)(a)(i)(ii) (18.4.2010 for specified purposes, coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/446), arts. 1(2), 4(2)(a)

[^key-5658722f0419a8860ca6a8181e0e2fdb]: Words in s. 27(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(19)(a) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-56ae60ab8b4e2a75592970bff94685b0]: Word in s. 40(6)(b) substituted (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 12(7)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-56c28a6b5948d0d512a3e5eedbe56303]: S. 30 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-5733993926690fa35c6498ca6d909bf7]: Sch. 4 para. 30 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 3)

[^key-57643db675b85ab0956e7151e64231b3]: Sch. 4 para. 22 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 5(1))

[^key-581617837877780e1552610e11a54318]: Words in s. 8(2) inserted (1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), Sch. 17 para. 36(a)(i); S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, Sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-5831e1aff0122e6a3fe7c597785d04ae]: Words in s. 73(a) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(44)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-588bbaa936230c5444f1ea6fecbc4a5a]: S. 53 repealed (30.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 5(8) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-58c5eb180611bbb9766f8e6bc43ed583]: S. 18 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-599f8b7d82d2ec0cd0cce530747b063b]: Word in s. 8(3) repealed (1.10.2010 for specified purposes, 1.4.2011 in so far as not already in force) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), Sch. 14 para. 28(b)(iii); S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, Sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-59c5f6fb875984507c36453daff7d6a5]: Sch. 4 para. 43 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 5(2))

[^key-5b5365070ab3d9ecae3a82e315a89e10]: Word in sch. 2 para. 21 inserted (1.4.2025) by The Regulated Roles with Children and Adults (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/76), regs. 1(1), 2(9); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-5b58fa670b0aab3b51f982044d1b999e]: Sch. 4 para. 2 repealed (18.4.2010 for specified purposes, coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)) by The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2010 (S.S.I. 2010/446), arts. 1(2), 21

[^key-5c8275895714fe09d67bc2a35e190a69]: Words in s. 65(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(36)(b)(ii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-5d0ae7af7e6523e0cc6916bf5ab93c9c]: Words in s. 68(2) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(39)(c)(ii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-5d15e5236eb642dddc0a6a16a7150a6e]: S. 97(2)-(6) in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-5d7f4e619704f39d7647a2d2ae5486b4]: Words in s. 73(b) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(44)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-5e17ea46a111ac95df15f64b31b90681]: Words in s. 10(4) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(8) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-5e2761df7f2549e66fe04d50a1d1505f]: Word in s. 39(6)(b) substituted (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 12(6)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-5e4e15dab00ea38adc57e55a8902743b]: S. 46 substituted (30.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 86(2), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 14) (as amended by S.S.I. 2025/73, regs. 1, 2(2)); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch. (with reg. 11)

[^key-5f031663d391b07ed3e1edb2f553b0c0]: S. 8(3)(a)-(c) in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-5f28f11843a8511a7f0ae1e017ee5db1]: Sch. 4 para. 29 in force at 28.2.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 3)

[^key-5fee674fc96cf7baee4f7440ed635164]: Word in s. 18(1) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(13) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-60484aca176ee1196a44b6a1137a55cd]: Words in s. 66(2)(c) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(37)(c) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-604b04412eee79545ea51fa90ac79e84]: Words in s. 5(b) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(5)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-60a96128d76f014f6a612995e38993d1]: Words in sch. 5 repealed (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(54)(c) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-611c0de8c1495dfc30ad41dbf0819c67]: S. 90 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-61f36225c40747972de27b9671aac626]: Words in s. 68(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(39)(b)(ii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-632a79cf9320b874b9a84526ace0f4e3]: S. 67(1)(2)(3)(a)(4) in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-63c1330cc945b917553f5612a2ffe6df]: Sch. 3 paras. 14A, 14B inserted (1.4.2025) by The Regulated Roles with Children and Adults (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/76), regs. 1(1), 3(10); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-63ccfbadb56dd43f7b448ee1b39cf93f]: S. 35 title substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(23)(g) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-64616c9b5fc8bb23b83448084a1547e7]: S. 1 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-64d3966c0a807f4209e621d729c515ea]: S. 3(3)(4) in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-65ca8541685e63fc26415c59c3736096]: S. 70(2)(d) inserted (30.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(41)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-6619ed53d8a49da39dccb51066134187]: Words in s. 96(2) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(51)(a) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-66dee4bf9c29768ce9c23a7c87c5fb93]: Words in s. 32(3)(b)(i) substituted (with application in accordance with art. 3 of the commencing S.S.I.) by Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 13), s. 206(1), Sch. 7 para. 84; S.S.I. 2012/160, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-672cc3a86d8de8f41ab8d15772913bf3]: Words in s. 70(1)(b) substituted (30.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(41)(a)(ii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-67a4228590280dc236eab9d0deb11bf6]: S. 26 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-67cdfc1461011cfe1f0afe7eacb690c4]: Words in s. 30(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(20)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch. (as amended by S.S.I. 2025/73, regs. 1, 2(3)(d))

[^key-68d85fd20b164e1c0886e666fff4f7c0]: Words in s. 66(6) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(37)(g) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-6983b440613c90d3961c032cb90fd318]: Words in s. 21(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(16) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-69a10c15f852836d7ac3aa6c598ec760]: Words in s. 77(1) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(46)(a)(i) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch. (with reg. 15) (as amended by S.S.I. 2025/73, regs. 1, 2(2))

[^key-6a214611e0fec21e493a144c564405e9]: S. 80 in force at 11.1.2008 by S.S.I. 2007/564, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-6a60a111e27597982ba000462f5b9d0f]: S. 12 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-6a76bd1a101bf27990bae591bb2fbc60]: Sch. 4 para. 38 in force at 11.1.2008 by S.S.I. 2007/564, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-6b476a68eefc7134cefc697f64078b21]: Words in s. 59(b) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(32)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-6b5b7f196f67cd230d038ade817650cd]: S. 71(1)(c) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(42)(a)(ii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.