Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007

[^key-a1bb572413c0e50ec61c9db4a2205db2]: S. 88 in force at 1.9.2007 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2007/385, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-a251ebdf8fdfe88137e7fd644c94ad02]: S. 38 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-a289dc7e7bdfcafcfd1a70ba0d82b45d]: S. 55 repealed (30.9.2024 for specified purposes, 1.4.2025 in so far as not already in force) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 5(9) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-a2cba26c7ceac295266728bcfe53426b]: Words in s. 70(4)(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)(c)(ii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-a2ea76e3a624526b91a83671a5103306]: Words in s. 19(3) substituted (27.9.2010) by The Pharmacy Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/231), art. 1(5), Sch. 4 para. 16(b); S.I. 2010/1621, art. 2(1), Sch.

[^key-a458830565af7f756e2640f6125df3f2]: S. 16 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-a458a46e0cf2e0317385ba34b13fc323]: Words in s. 96(8) inserted (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)(b)

[^key-a474e9abe72090c0f902b2163fe79d6c]: Sch. 4 para. 13 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 5(1))

[^key-a4b16201619cdcf4822b53abdb95ec14]: 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)(ii); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-a559f0226bc725fcdadff1cd8957e809]: Sch. 2 para. 14A 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(4); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-a55b06663e3aba21b554a1a4c6188a39]: Sch. 5 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-a6024fae1c1561175d291a2d340bb5c7]: S. 88 in force at 18.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2010/133, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-a63bba6695a74c130f61baa8931f7553]: Word in s. 3(1)(a)(ii) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(3)(a)(ii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-a644976eb2a8cd2aa9377aeab49b7047]: S. 49(3) 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(3)(c) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-a667a5c33af9976426f2b9fc8e479068]: S. 25(3)(b) substituted (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 83(2), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-a70869ebf41ed7663ec60e924ee6f4b5]: S. 42(1)(c)(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-a70a88c15e4227ecded2dc34f5f2f117]: S. 6(1) in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-a7b249bb30caeb09be5f62babde37aea]: Words in s. 18(3) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 36(2)(c); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-a7e3630df4b61e4be13b9800323d5e3e]: Words in s. 34(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(22)(b)(ii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-a8c9997488a5d14c837af0429ffd5712]: S. 70(4) in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-a8e4ce17a78c7f5de6123912290f0f98]: S. 47 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-aa4b7a322b32e81c845245ccc9d62a2f]: Word in s. 71(3) 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-aa5baadf6cb7bc9db986e5a9c92d36be]: Sch. 2 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), 2(3); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-aaaff4e78adb0b2def3785c09502603a]: S. 32(1)(3)(4) in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-ab90c6565bd916060e9fb4adf4801e69]: Words in sch. 2 para. 3(1) substituted (1.4.2025) by The Regulated Roles with Children and Adults (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/76), regs. 1(1), 2(2)(a); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-abe03cc64f1fe1270de211ff84f0253f]: S. 4 in force at 18.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2010/133, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-ac72aa9fb5863f783894cc7dd6adadd7]: S. 79 in force at 11.1.2008 by S.S.I. 2007/564, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-ac7c3b9dadbb0f71da6090a65143109c]: Words in s. 96(5) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(51)(d) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-ad1ea4eebb97bb3c2db51c5f55603008]: Words in s. 20(2)(c) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(15)(a)(iii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-adc1e1e9fd63f8469ad5b0fafdcc1e29]: Words in s. 39(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), 7(5)

[^key-ae06c971a3e3351c26296e2327021b1f]: S. 30(3A)-(3C) inserted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 77(3), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch. (with reg. 13) (as amended by S.S.I. 2025/73, regs. 1, 2(2)

[^key-ae2755b9b0ab8002451376a331522ce0]: Words in sch. 2 para. 16 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(5); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-ae59f27894d9b0b316faf37d5443d6b6]: S. 33 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-ae851dcdb2042b6fe3072274cddb7cd1]: Words in s. 66(8) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(37)(i) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-af09a199a65fe3f1c33ba67e880579bc]: Words in s. 66(2) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(37)(b)(i) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-af61610fd06990044443ddf34428d28a]: Words in s. 4(b)(i) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(4)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-afea01d97f3fb36d5358f5beddec1bbc]: Words in s. 77(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(46)(c) (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-b05be11fdeb377a0a1deabcea7c60e63]: S. 39 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-b05cda51dc301ccdb90dcb6ffe82512e]: Words in s. 96(3) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(51)(b)(ii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-b0b434032fe1218abf79a1f59f1faed1]: Words in sch. 2 para. 17 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(6); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-b13a1beb839e6de782c195ca4783ed41]: Words in s. 97(1) 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(13)(a)(ii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-b4d137b2ef68a55ee66aa4b90131b147]: Sch. 4 para. 14 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 5(1))

[^key-b529c93bff1260c491f6ab5500e4ec05]: S. 19(3) 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(a)

[^key-b529d6afe2d0443d458a646ec15f5c02]: Word in s. 39(1) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(26) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-b53e58d9a809688d869b897b22d0ea02]: S. 62(1)(c) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(34) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-b59c6dbce5e50eac6d300ea00bf51773]: Word in s. 59 substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(32)(a) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-b5fae4a459f4a6508e2b8910d4d64032]: Sch. 4 para. 11 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-b644ba7f9fa3465b491c3332ff09c250]: Words in s. 70(4)(a) inserted (30.9.2024 for specified purposes) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(41)(c)(i) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-b67ff932708188bf7b1e7328022bf57d]: Sch. 4 para. 44 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 5(2))

[^key-ba713ca42b2b217e3f01edfa096a69a6]: Words in s. 39(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), 7(3)

[^key-bb43edb80d3136d29cac8ea5ece460d9]: S. 17(5)(c)(x) repealed (1.10.2010 for specified purposes) by Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 (asp 8), s. 134(7), Sch. 14 para. 29(a); S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-bba21e2e1692150016e17cd53d95c125]: S. 25(4A) inserted (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 83(3), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 4)

[^key-bbc56de41b4ef92fa6172c864b4ad184]: S. 5 in force at 28.2.2011 in so far as not already in force by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-bbd3a50f0b342b7f1de2a06d5bb7a296]: Word in s. 58(1) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(31)(a) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-bc6ec581b22626bf0a140a6672164668]: Word in s. 3(3)(b) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(3)(c)(ii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-bc89f97b61304b2de9a4a8926c37b296]: Words in s. 75(3) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 36(4)(b)(i); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-bd68d9ac5eec0245b8b494f0abfd18f3]: Words in s. 30(4)(b) 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)(a); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3, sch.

[^key-bd9b62e48b3d827ab14b171e3bcba509]: Words in s. 20(2)(b) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(15)(a)(ii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-bde65e4563407727355c5669f3a5f9c4]: S. 22 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-be7abe3727b6a7381610c98d2abd6016]: S. 3(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-bebd847663d10e6ec575b1a0b344a60a]: S. 73(c)-(f) repealed (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(44)(c) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-bedb86053b137de98127bc05b2b890f9]: S. 69 title substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(40) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-bf9734922875ae9d85537ec4f267e860]: S. 54 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(3), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch. (with reg. 6)

[^key-c2b58db24e21d550c18a64a7f82651eb]: S. 75(6) 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-c3370a2d98a3cc84422017dee4ca4134]: Words in s. 96(2)(a) 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-c4c766496ba70c8f6f4ec2aed9c39f53]: Word in s. 39(5) 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-c5ded3a89f399df1847575cd576bf4cd]: S. 60 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-c63dfa4a1d8a832b4a810025b67d84f7]: Words in s. 17(5)(c)(viii) substituted (1.8.2012) by Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 15 para. 56(f); S.I. 2012/1319, art. 2(4)

[^key-c6848d3fed5686bb187dabe79f4f4820]: Words in s. 29(1)(b)(i) in s. 29(1)(b) renumbered (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 84(3)(a), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 4)

[^key-c68e17c9277c3c72404b51381b25fa5d]: S. 76 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-c68e1e2d1c1937b7ef1114aab4785130]: Words in s. 97(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 36(6)(a); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-c753846a1f626c7eb18a358da6a7022b]: Word in s. 92(1) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(48)(a) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-c79aa3a745f7ececdae8b11b4f644208]: Word in s. 30(3)(c)(i) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(20)(d)(i) (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-c7d41df53c47deb6c9d6c0623aca7661]: Sch. 4 para. 36 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a) (with art. 4)

[^key-c861cbc2f69377e5cf853a9c4c10360d]: Words in s. 97(1) substituted (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 12(10)(c) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-c9101cf35e6c1573ad58d8ebbb177a24]: Words in s. 68(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(39)(d)(ii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-c9abf9aeb97509993f5928d798d97c74]: Words in s. 97(1) 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(b)

[^key-c9b970474fc6f3cd648c034b362f15e2]: S. 19(3) in force at 12.10.2010 by S.S.I. 2010/344, art. 2(a)(ii)

[^key-c9e81f941ad30a3187e69e7a20a4f224]: S. 34 title substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(22)(c) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-cb0548f16e3611759fe5c011c7e29012]: Words in s. 30A(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2025) by The Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2025 (S.I. 2025/423), art. 2(1), Sch. 2 para. 2(2)

[^key-cb4793377e5b966ce833e1351a9b1356]: S. 36 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-cb8eb6cb8a7bf6b9a62035e037e526b8]: S. 42(1)(c)(2) in force at 18.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2010/133, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-cc32d9d95445927ddca80237744e054b]: Sch. 3 para. 3(1) 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)(a); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-cc477ed1be25301c0e2bbec4a061bc50]: Words in s. 4 substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(4)(a) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-cc94589edb09c7316c9545d78a74c897]: Words in s. 76(2) substituted (1.4.2013) by Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 8), s. 129(2), Sch. 7 para. 36(5)(b); S.S.I. 2013/51, art. 2 (with transitional provisions and savings in S.S.I. 2013/121)

[^key-cd9e66eb14b4c5a5db18d54dd5622c62]: Words in s. 68(1) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(39)(b)(i) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-cdf97d2a37d8774f357417f9ee3e61f6]: S. 48 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-cebc9b00b0a8bbf9f5ac517cd3820803]: S. 67 Title substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(38)(e) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-cec0e4ec806fa723a4fb0ed79e8e91b9]: Words in s. 66(8) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(37)(i)(ii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-ceee26ad13dee1a3f653919e7c713e69]: S. 32(2) in force at 18.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2010/133, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-cefc43c8314934cf3af735dfbbd5034c]: S. 92(1)(2) in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-cf0d4df182d99fdd758b781452f19409]: Words in s. 35(7) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(23)(f)(i) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-cf8744b8f80976e7cb7efa2782d12813]: Words in sch. 3 para. 17 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(11)(b); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-d0188832d4d59bb40c21cf2b0aba075d]: Pt. 2 modified (28.2.2011) by The Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 (Consequential Provisions) Order 2010 (S.I. 2010/2660), arts. 1, 22

[^key-d0eebb0fefab8e97d38b63a7441ff5d5]: Words in s. 66(5) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(37)(f) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-d1a271f555e4a470f4ae02db7fa8bbe5]: Words in s. 65(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(36)(b)(i) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-d1bca8afd9b52df360ff3003620c46ca]: S. 58 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-d28a0883b6a66825d82e432c6301147e]: Words in s. 13(4) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(10)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-d2b6dba03ded7e709f4718152719ad39]: Words in s. 97(1) 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. 34(b); S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, Sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-d35e90ed3b8a4cad92a59e14dd2fddcf]: Words in s. 17(5)(c)(i) substituted (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 12(3) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-d40941dac0852c94d7572387c1ff1825]: S. 19(1)(2) in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-d40f713e63723d814b198f46e895edfa]: S. 61 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-d46ae5b4eae7035fec8806981b64a578]: S. 57A 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(12) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2024/242, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-d48ec40b2f974ee55e0931dab93cc71d]: Sch. 4 para. 46 in force at 11.1.2008 by S.S.I. 2007/564, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-d498ed2051402afe8e9291f8332a7163]: Words in s. 36(1)(b) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(24)(a)(ii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-d4da909a0678cefdec04cbe82a261e33]: S. 28(1A) inserted (10.12.2021) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 84(2), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2021/380, reg. 2, sch.

[^key-d50b3f3f283e3eab53b374604df2c773]: S. 68 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-d74beff103073f52671b1626a7ff139a]: Words in s. 68(3) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(39)(d)(i) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-d791f13ef9974155c116a5480e1e161a]: Word in s. 92(2) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(48)(a) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-d7f8119213fb0e439a8141900b079a7d]: Words in s. 8(3)(c) 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)(i); S.S.I. 2010/321, art. 3, Sch.; S.S.I. 2011/122, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-d8a83f90fe093b2be17fe0546424d379]: S. 64(2) in force at 18.4.2010 for specified purposes by S.S.I. 2010/133, art. 2, Sch.

[^key-d8c68172754fee312447b36807671647]: Words in s. 5(c) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(5)(c) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-d8e7135b8288daa3b78adb425ebd0023]: S. 91 substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 74(2), 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch. (with reg. 12)

[^key-d9332d29a40816a29a57b8a62d7fae76]: Word in s. 18(4)(b) 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(2)(a); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3, sch.

[^key-d96829593afb831a80ad5d4860feafd3]: Words in s. 96(1)(d)(ii) 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-d9790c36b9e6389c94663abf4a085479]: Sch. 4 para. 2 in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-d9e24b5706b1c67628d25ff73d3f844b]: S. 42(1)(a)(b) in force at 28.2.2011 by S.S.I. 2011/157, art. 2(a)

[^key-da3890ac1704b9007e57c1881b4abcee]: S. 46A inserted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), ss. 79, 97 (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-da55bf7148580e3d688ce015a6a5579c]: Words in s. 30(3)(c) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(20)(d)(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-daa918699c26bb01b39ad01a73ca3e4a]: Words in s. 65(1)(c) substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(36)(a)(iii) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-dc861e0323eb57e0b99404e8f2581c4b]: Words in s. 94(4) substituted (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(7); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3, sch.

[^key-dcdcd9fcb82570b74b5095db6b512b42]: S. 39(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), 7(6)(b)

[^key-dd0577d18093827f94f18b06358e7f68]: Words in sch. 3 para. 17 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(11)(a); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.

[^key-de17180ac8f3046a0e043b7fa410740e]: S. 20 title substituted (1.4.2025) by Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13), s. 97, sch. 5 para. 10(15)(b) (with s. 96); S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.