Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006

Resource type: Practice note

Status: Maintained

Jurisdictions: England, Wales

This note highlights the key provisions of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (as amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and their effect on employers and other organisations that involve their employees, workers or volunteers in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults.

In particular, the note considers the definitions of regulated activity and the requirements placed on both regulated activity providers (RAPs) and personnel suppliers, including that of providing prescribed information to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The DBS was formed on 1 December 2012 on the merger of the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA). Criminal offences that may be committed by RAPs and personnel suppliers who fail to observe their obligations are also considered.

Julian Yew, Penningtons Solicitors LLP and PLC Employment

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  • Resource ID: 7-500-6748
  • Products:  PLC UK Employment, PLC UK Private Client, PLC UK Public Sector
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