What changes came into effect from 12 October 2009?
This is the first phase of the Vetting & Barring Scheme and will provide increased safeguards that will further enhance the protection of children and vulnerable adults. The key changes employers need to note are as follows: • The three previous barred lists (POCA, POVA and List 99) have ceased to exist and have been replaced by two new barred lists administered by the ISA, the ‘Children’s List’ and the ‘Vulnerable Adults List’ • Employers, social services and professional regulators will have a duty to refer information about individuals who may pose a risk to children and vulnerable adults to the ISA. This will ensure that any potential threats to vulnerable groups can be identified and dealt with effectively • There are now criminal penalties for barred individuals who seek to undertake work with vulnerable groups in regulated activity and for any employers who knowingly take them on in a regulated activity • The eligibility criteria for enhanced CRB disclosures have been extended t
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