Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007

[^key-6b6b0ffd8d3b73dbfe5655d67d43cf67]: Sch. 3 para. 13A 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(9); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-6be990d8e354e74da021ae21ad79c3ea]: Words in s. 96(1)(b) substituted (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 12(9)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-6c12c9207e35c449c75059f8bd49611e]: Sch. 4 para. 3 repealed (2.4.2012) by The Public Services Reform (General Teaching Council for Scotland) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/215), art. 2, Sch. 7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-6c47ffb5e83b053b8eb6f04526796a0d]: Words in sch. 5 inserted (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 12(11)(a) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-6d4c76648fa56412dec5c083bfef88b8]: S. 18(5) 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. 5(2)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-6f54048704c68e28c973597b53011d15]: S. 50 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-6fb92520b469eb391b68f0c09ea6df39]: Words in s. 100(4) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(53)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-6ff36cccd9f152de33b3a8e146213f6f]: Sch. 4 para. 40 in force at 11.1.2008 by S.S.I. 2007/564, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-710d4e305e912b8b6b26492d9258b233]: Sch. 4 para. 15 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 5(1))

[^key-711e64db2b2e21aff44e0283f53db869]: Words in s. 8(3)(a) substituted (2.4.2012) by The Public Services Reform (General Teaching Council for Scotland) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/215), Sch. 6 para. 2(2)

[^key-7218866a7472fb4ff1d40377ed04d828]: Words in s. 76(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 36(5)(a)(i); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-73a6fb681a2bd2469fc7b7c377a17100]: S. 8(1)(2) in force at 28.2.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-7456795ce5df0b77c56511f08c401290]: S. 75(2A) repealed (1.4.2025) by The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (Incidental, Supplementary and Consequential Provision) Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/74), reg. 1(1), sch. 1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(6); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3, sch.

[^key-748ba74fedc1bfe2fd5c4bba04ce6e02]: Words in s. 2(a) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(2)(a) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-74d50030e8a819235fc1812d8c3eff13]: 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, 6(4)

[^key-74ecb1279dca2f4db578fe4d800d3898]: Words in s. 40(4)(b) 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(5)

[^key-75182fbe9ad23dcfedea7b146febc221]: S. 8(3)(ca) 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. 28(b)(iv); S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, Sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-7539cec059d1f45c857ed78644dfedac]: S. 40 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-767324d3d9d8732764cbbf293d062fe6]: S. 65 cross-heading substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(35) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-76dbdeb6658163e33d7e86bed0d460d1]: Words in s. 97(2) 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)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-7720efb252f6991244c38482290ed5f6]: Words in sch. 2 para. 19 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(7); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-77266a19a21bb1225fa78fee9e196325]: Word in s. 92(3) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(48)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-77bf698834126e14ca9c1a1b16f48f81]: Words in s. 3(1)(b)(i) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(3)(a)(iii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-7892923dfba3adba1ece5edc9334b888]: Sch. 4 para. 19 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 5(1))

[^key-79b4ff8f75f9ea0665675d9c0373d380]: Words in s. 39(3)(b) 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), 7(4)(b)

[^key-7a0ee6135d0dbdf21408ea708e925507]: Words in s. 5 substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(5)(a) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-7a575a4fc13905bbcd62ecdf208e59bd]: S. 81(2) in force at 12.10.2010 by S.S.I. 2010/344, art. 2(a)(iv)

[^key-7b61bcbfb06bcc3864f02e845edeab98]: Sch. 2 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. 3 (with s. 96) (as amended by 2024 asp 5, s. 38(3), sch. para. 19(2); S.S.I. 2024/21, reg. 2(j)(ii)( with reg. 3)); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-7b6cf874d9df550f6d9547bb62bf8fea]: Sch. 4 para. 41 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 3)

[^key-7bf0d54292e43ab1d25428dc22e52ff5]: Sch. 3 para. 3(2)(b) 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(3)(b); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-7c4d48e9d1c33bff73c030170dbb2ed5]: Words in s. 18(1) repealed (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 36(2)(a)(ii); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-7d49189cefe143c4dc7db13131bd4093]: S. 51 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-7e34fe944e113ef94230d321efa4e5b7]: Sch. 5 entry repealed (1.4.2011) by The Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/211), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 19(e)

[^key-7e6ba402166226d6008d1bc87b727bb9]: S. 49(1)(c) substituted (10.9.2015) by The Police Act 1997 and the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 Remedial Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/330), arts. 1(2), 4(3) (with arts. 5-10) which S.S.I. is revoked ands. 49(1)(c) substituted (8.2.2016) by The Police Act 1997 and the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 Remedial (No. 2) Order 2015 (S.S.I. 2015/423), arts. 1(2), 4(3) (with arts. 5-10)

[^key-7ea6ef19fa09154cbbe45744b52ca900]: S. 94(3)(b)(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), ss. 75(4)(b), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-7ec7ff20828721d6ffeab0309eda3e91]: S. 35(1)(4)-(7) in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-7f5d1b57e06028295aab7690b6f48512]: Words in s. 38(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 36(3)(b); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-7f7ba84f460105692455f05fdc5f9423]: Words in sch. 5 inserted (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 90(3), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-80c7b0dff1eedc713ef551b62e6de1ad]: Sch. 4 para. 42 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-80cf2c3e2d643f999b204f07ebbaced2]: 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. 14 para. 28(a)(ii); S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, Sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-81299a0dfe3a4181fd94b3853418f287]: Sch. 4 para. 24 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 5(1))

[^key-82441e10f19151025ad82daf7d45f58d]: Words in sch. 5 substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(54)(a)(v) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-8445bdada3e723141dab3821f54f7b2c]: Words in s. 66(9) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(37)(j) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-847f1dbb136a59e6ad2c7410ccac5fce]: S. 6A 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(2), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-84af087ee3a87da38169dcd09ddf0d3f]: S. 96 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-856a498a2b48a64576923f9b9ec67a05]: Words in s. 10(1)(a) renumbered as s. 10(1)(a) (18.4.2010 for specified purposes, coming into force in accordance with art. 1(2)), arts. 1(2), 4(2)(a)

[^key-862132fe05737b163007f351c90e55c4]: S. 45 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-863cc10376773c6410bc1ea6816a4742]: Words in s. 94(1) 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. 75(2), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-870960b1e386f1d320230fd92203c032]: Words in s. 58(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(31)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-87319a229ba00270382bd58988ce611d]: Words in s. 76(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(45) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-87e34468516d79c24ca136b8430219df]: Words in s. 20(2)(d) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(15)(a)(iv) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-88893b9ea006046b04f254f67c1e0400]: S. 72(2)(d) 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(43)(c) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-88c1178ad9d776e2c1892b421ff253e0]: S. 17(5)(d) in force at 28.2.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-88d5dcea6fd7520795681df8303b7c4b]: Words in sch. 5 substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(54)(a)(iv) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-88ddc853cff4be480466e3ab78224b43]: S. 87 in force at 11.1.2008 by S.S.I. 2007/564, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-88e95695091ede24e5c69a597398b8a8]: Words in s. 97(1) repealed (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 12(10)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-8931dc3c413e75c2599e88b57109fc3a]: Word in s. 60(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(33)(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-8956ed056af3b044efadc031d4290ab3]: S. 88 in force at 28.2.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-89ccd5125ecc7f42260e68f253692e7d]: S. 29A and cross-heading inserted (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 85(3), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 4)

[^key-89f9545f981254b3ba3bdfcf51dbd353]: Words in s. 30(7) 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. 31(b); S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, Sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-8a2c701e5e68ae492498b803d816cd82]: Word in s. 40(5) 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-8aef82f03a84b8607e5a7a37ed6d105a]: Sch. 4 para. 45 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 5(2))

[^key-8b34ae0342636b0e15b0de4423838163]: Sch. 4 para. 31 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 3)

[^key-8b523e95464bd61a1ca78e34a2c4b9ad]: S. 8(1)(2) in force at 18.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2010/133, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-8ba0abda6ea21945bcb9e8874abbd1a0]: S. 67(3)(b) in force at 18.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2010/133, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-8bb567fc320227a664fd0ff3676d72e6]: S. 36 title substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(24)(c) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-8c02f91624d61efd8c06c4ffa47c0c1c]: S. 73(g) in force at 28.2.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-8c28cc1968e3ab8b3ec182f3789bd6dd]: S. 94(2A)(2B) 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. 75(3), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-8d04cc8fc07ea1d642bf53bb67dfeac0]: Words in s. 6(1) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(6) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-8d3881f4040355c30b7ae1f5eb480680]: S. 14(3)(4) in force at 28.2.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-8dd0d5cffc0938772c541db70cd0ad5f]: S. 63(1) in force at 18.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2010/133, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-8e9d2c730743bf959e447082d278009f]: S. 77 title substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(47) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-8f46c2e37fbc7a38dcb426bc13172537]: Words in s. 3(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(3)(b)(ii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-8fc3592e4378e08918fbd9652e1c2e55]: Sch. 4 para. 6 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-8fc5f0846b90353ce9e9e09c4efc5bf2]: S. 30A(6) inserted (1.8.2012) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 15 para. 58; S.I. 2012/1319, art. 2(4)

[^key-8fd9e742ef152551e90c67e4fd6f19bd]: S. 30(7) entry 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. 31(a); S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, Sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-90646f3038fb3df5248354fdc5d9ea4b]: S. 40(5)(a)(b) 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), 8(6)(b)

[^key-90cddeb2069116b1319c04518c2054bb]: Words in s. 96(8) substituted (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 12(9)(c) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-918a6976c3bab03a312cdfb38d9e6d98]: S. 63(1) in force at 28.2.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-91dc9a9e2ee65993bae9f39e6ff76478]: Words in s. 66(4)(a) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(37)(e)(ii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-921c059772a54dcbabc85c0d050bb345]: S. 57 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(11) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-924da50a17dded7dfc2e1917299270bb]: Words in s. 38(2) substituted (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 12(5) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-926f2f2c417109ba77bc4efb42292128]: Words in s. 66(7) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(37)(h) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-92d62c5c9410fea77fd2f553efdc0239]: S. 64(1) in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-93a26a710796817f590eeadbd5ad4b0f]: Words in s. 76(2) inserted (10.12.2021) for words by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 12(8) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-93ebaa647c1a4afe7a4a1ba0af0970b0]: S. 49(1)(d) in force at 28.2.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-941cbe943c84a41cb7537cc65df96b33]: Words in s. 3(1) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(3)(a)(i) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-947a091f9250148c59a715fa4860ae4e]: Sch. 4 para. 12 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-94f73aa23b3439e142b643cab87d53cc]: S. 14(1)(2) in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-965b154a48f341c5caa7b9264e4dd19d]: Words in s. 77(1) inserted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(46)(a)(ii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-96807f46386c8b31cafa18ed47dd2e49]: S. 32(2) in force at 28.2.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-96817de3765dd4080d7e11c5ffa60e84]: Word in s. 71(2) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(42)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-96ca78d082c0d39ed32457b02e5d127f]: Words in s. 30(5) inserted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 77(4), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-97469cc373dab64fb33ce719b7a9b633]: S. 70(1)-(3) in force at 28.2.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-97b43c1805c4f2ad796d52cc71c60944]: Words in s. 75(5) inserted (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), 10(5)

[^key-97b716291ee32b7425a992aea4071b17]: Word in s. 8(3)(c) 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. 28(b)(ii); S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, Sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-98879b07b1d782f91dd37550492f9e01]: Words in s. 58(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(31)(c) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-98945911b006fa9ad18a69af06e93a6e]: S. 14(3)(4) in force at 18.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2010/133, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-989f4c7a5d1ae87fd255bf724587ceef]: Words in s. 75(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 36(4)(a); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-98b6abae385317a0b35092187c9a4279]: Words in s. 66(1) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(37)(a) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-98dbb8b7a6c28c4671a08bab784f5be2]: S. 6(2) in force at 28.2.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-98e4cb2ce557c2b3b9afd3a367224ee8]: Sch. 4 para. 29 in force at 18.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2010/133, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-98f2863feebc20deeb0ed54db050fda9]: Words in s. 30(7) 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(c); S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, Sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-994721dc2269a8feaaa295a5a61f0ed0]: S. 84 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-995e7472abf2b2dfc5b27384067239ea]: S. 37 title substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(25) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-99e273b327a7abb1d0234859ec70c21b]: S. 34 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-9a014f44afd9073f3aa4847eba31fb56]: S. 47H renumbered as s. 45H (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(4); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3, sch.)

[^key-9a284196391ca2518ca9cd2c40eb8bde]: Words in s. 30A(6) omitted (2.12.2019) by virtue of Children and Social Work Act 2017 (c. 16), s. 70(2), Sch. 5 para. 36(a); S.I. 2019/1436, reg. 2(s)

[^key-9a3af742029c3a974a9febd6cf006c1b]: S. 77(1A) inserted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(46)(b) (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-9b84fcdbf505fe10a52b20bf3292466f]: Words in s. 15 substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(11) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-9c08e5098a001aa3a914b895f690d0f4]: Words in s. 65(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(36)(a)(ii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-9c777a8855e42699211fcfc1f7e69615]: S. 24 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-9caa7b19d440ca899c5db790db882198]: Words in s. 18(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 36(2)(b)(i); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-9d13bc6229cc80de53ea605e567eb641]: S. 25(5)(6) repealed (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 83(4), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-9d610b77b2f7f68be8a05e4b1c750e6c]: Words in s. 12(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(9) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-9d7f9cff7cc49b2e779d9245c78ca2b6]: Words in s. 8(2) inserted (30.9.2024) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 82(2)(b), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-9e0f94e2757377c33bbd8fbdcb48c553]: Words in sch. 3 para. 9 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(6); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-9e9713c2672dd68c0a45545286c37b54]: Word in s. 49(1)(c)(i) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(30) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-9eaea891d70f06404472d59bd16ffc2a]: Words in s. 30(3)(b) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(20)(c)(ii) (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-9f4db4cbf289fbc953075194369a7348]: S. 52ZA 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(5) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-9f6f20fc76c0af845f028d6cef1edcee]: S. 66 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-9ffc2bb5245420be748fbd3fdb4cfe5d]: Word in s. 35(3)(a)(ii) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(23)(c) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-a10c32456c258c31714a039bf4586531]: Sch. 4 para. 17 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 5(1))