Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006

Summary

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 established the Vetting and Barring Scheme and created the Independent Safeguarding Authority (now part of the DBS) to prevent unsuitable people from working with children and vulnerable adults.

Key Points

• Barred lists — adults' barred list and children's barred list maintained by DBS
• Regulated activity — defined activities with children or vulnerable adults requiring DBS checks
• Criminal offence for barred person to engage in regulated activity
• Criminal offence for employer to knowingly employ a barred person in regulated activity
• Referral duty — employers must refer to DBS when removing someone from regulated activity on safeguarding grounds
• Right of appeal to Upper Tribunal against inclusion on a barred list

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