Abstract
This factsheet for CIPD members was last updated in June 2013.
Background to the Vetting and Barring Scheme
The Vetting and Barring Scheme was introduced on 12 October 2009 following the Soham case which concerned the murder of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman by Ian Huntley. The Bichard Report into the case made a series of recommendations which were implemented in England, Wales and Northern Ireland by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. It was also implemented in Scotland by the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
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•Background to the Vetting and Barring Scheme
•Changes under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012
•Filtering of of old and minor cautions and convictions
•Barred lists
•Criminal offences
•Action points
•Useful contacts
•Further reading
Background to the Vetting and Barring Scheme
The Vetting and Barring Scheme was introduced on 12 October 2009 following the Soham case which concerned the murder of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman by Ian Huntley. The Bichard Report into the case made a series of recommendations which were implemented in England, Wales and Northern Ireland by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. It was also implemented in Scotland by the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
Login or register for a free account to continue reading this factsheet and to learn about:
•Background to the Vetting and Barring Scheme
•Changes under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012
•Filtering of of old and minor cautions and convictions
•Barred lists
•Criminal offences
•Action points
•Useful contacts
•Further reading
| Original language | English |
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| Type | CIPD factsheets |
| Media of output | Online |
| Publisher | CIPD |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Publication series
| Name | CIPD factsheets |
|---|---|
| Publisher | CIPD |