voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Changes to PVG and Disclosure now live
Created: 10/04/2025Volunteer Scotland Disclosure Services (VSDS) have compiled all that you need to know about the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.
Key changes under the Disclosure Act include:
Membership of the PVG scheme is now a legal requirement for those carrying out a regulated role.
replacing the concept of ‘regulated work’ with ‘regulated roles’.
3-month grace period from the 01 April – 30 June 2025 for PVG scheme applications to be submitted for individuals who are currently in a regulated role.
simplified disclosure products and people having more control over their information.
an individualised approach to the disclosure of childhood offending and rights of review for convictions disclosed, to enhance fairness and proportionality.
the ability for Disclosure Scotland to impose conditions on PVG scheme members who are under consideration for listing.