Scottish PVG

The Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act 2007 provided for the development of a scheme to protect children and vulnerable groups in Scotland. This resulted in the PVG scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups). The PVG is the Scottish equivalent of the Vetting and Barring scheme in England and Wales though it will work in a different way. Registration will not be compulsory but it will be an offence to employ somebody who is barred. To find out more about PVG click here

The draft guidance on the Scottish PVG Scheme was issued in November 2009 for consultation to be concluded in February 2010. Please click here to read the CFS response to the PVG consultation.