Question reference: S3W-22961
- Asked by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, MSP for Lothians, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 14 April 2009
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Current status: Answered by Shona Robison on 12 May 2009
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what consultation with the voluntary sector took place before changes were made to the interpretation of eligibility criteria for voluntary organisations seeking to access enhanced or standard disclosure checks for staff and volunteers working with vulnerable adults.
Answer
My officials have met with and discussed the criteria set out in current legislation with representatives of the voluntary and charitable sector. The sector has endorsed the proposal to amend secondary legislation to provide continuity and to create a bridge between the current legislation and the implementation of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act. 2007.