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NORTHERN IRELAND

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007

Made2nd May 2007
Laid9th May 2007
Coming into operation in accordance with Article 1(2) and (3)
At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 2nd day of May 2007
Present,
The Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Council
Whereas this Order in Council is made only for purposes corresponding to those of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47):
Now, therefore, Her Majesty, in exercise of the powers conferred by paragraph 1(1) of the Schedule to the Northern Ireland Act 2000 (c. 1) (as modified by section 55 of the said Act of 2006) and of all other powers enabling Her in that behalf, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:–

Title and commencement

1 Title and commencement

1 This Order may be cited as the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007.
2 This Article and Articles 2 to 4, 58 and 61 come into operation two weeks after the day on which this Order is made.
P13 The other provisions of this Order come into operation on such day or days as the Secretary of State may by order appoint.

Interpretation

2 Interpretation

1 Subject to Article 22(1), the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33) applies to this Order as it applies to an Act of the Assembly.
2A In this Order—
  • the 1972 Order” means the Health and Personal Social Services (Northern Ireland) Order 1972 (NI 14);
  • the 2003 Order” means the Health and Personal Social Services (Quality, Improvement and Regulation) (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (NI 9);
  • adult” means a person who has attained the age of 18;
  • “the adults' barred list” must be construed in accordance with Article 6(1)(b);
  • barred list” means the children's barred list or the adults' barred list;
  • child” means a person who has not attained the age of 18;
  • the Children Order” means the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995 (NI 2);
  • “the children's barred list” must be construed in accordance with Article 6(1)(a);
  • employment agency” and “employment business” must be construed in accordance with Part II of the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (NI 20);
  • HSC body” means any of the following (see the Health and Social Care (Reform) Act (Northern Ireland) 2009 for the bodies mentioned in paragraphs (b) to (e))
    1. the Department of Health;
    2. the Regional Agency for Public Health and Social Well-being;
    3. a HSC trust;
    4. a special agency;
    5. the Patient and Client Council;
  • DBS ” must be construed in accordance with Article 5;
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  • social care” has the same meaning as in the 1972 Order;
  • personnel supplier” means—
    1. a person carrying on an employment agency or an employment business, or
    2. an educational institution which supplies to another person a student who is following a course at the institution, for the purpose of enabling the student to obtain experience of engaging in regulated F118... activity;
  • prescribed” means prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State;
  • RQIA” means the Health and Social Care Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority;
  • “statutory provision” must be construed in accordance with section 1(f) of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c,33);
  • “supervisory authority” must be construed in accordance with Article 47(7);
  • “vulnerable adult” means any adult to whom an activity which is a regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults by virtue of any paragraph of paragraph 7(1) of Schedule 2 is provided .
2 A reference (however expressed) to a person being barred must be construed in accordance with Article 7.
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4 Nothing in this Order affects any power to provide information which exists apart from this Order.

F523 Vulnerable adults

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4 Family and personal relationships

1 This Order does not apply to any activity which is carried out in the course of a family relationship.
2 This Order does not apply to any activity which is carried out—
a in the course of a personal relationship, and
b for no commercial consideration.
3 A family relationship includes a relationship between two persons who—
a live in the same household, and
b treat each other as though they were members of the same family.
4 A personal relationship is a relationship between or among friends.
5 A friend of a person (A) includes a person who is a friend of a member of A's family.
6 The Secretary of State may by order provide that an activity carried out in specified circumstances either is or is not—
a carried out in the course of a family relationship;
b carried out in the course of a personal relationship.

Barring

5 The Disclosure and Barring Service

In this Order references to DBS are references to the Disclosure and Barring Service established by section 87(1) of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012.

I16 Barred lists

1 DBS must F62... maintain—
a the children's barred list;
b the adults' barred list.
2 Part I of Schedule 1 applies for the purpose of determining whether an individual is included in the children's barred list.
3 Part II of that Schedule applies for the purpose of determining whether an individual is included in the adults' barred list.
4 Part III of that Schedule contains supplementary provision.
5 In respect of an individual who is included in a barred list, DBS must keep other information of such description as is prescribed.

I2C57 Barred persons

1 A reference to a person being barred from regulated activity must be construed in accordance with this Article.
2 A person is barred from regulated activity relating to children if he is—
a included in the children's barred list; or
b included in a list maintained under the law of England and Wales or Scotland which the Secretary of State specifies by order as corresponding to the children's barred list.
3 A person is barred from regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults if he is—
a included in the adults' barred list; or
b included in a list maintained under the law of England and Wales or Scotland which the Secretary of State specifies by order as corresponding to the adults' barred list.

I3C1C28 Appeals

1 An individual who is included in a barred list may appeal to the Care Tribunal against—
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b a decision under paragraph 2, 3, 5, 8, 9 or 11 of Schedule 1 to include him in the list;
c a decision under paragraph 17 , 18 or 18A of that Schedule not to remove him from the list.
2 An appeal under paragraph (1) may be made only on the grounds that DBS has made a mistake—
a on any point of law;
b in any finding of fact which it has made and on which the decision mentioned in that paragraph was based.
3 For the purposes of paragraph (2), the decision whether or not it is appropriate for an individual to be included in a barred list is not a question of law or fact.
4 An appeal under paragraph (1) may be made only with the leave of the Care Tribunal.
5 Unless the Care Tribunal finds that DBS has made a mistake of law or fact, it must confirm the decision of DBS .
6 If the Care Tribunal finds that DBS has made such a mistake it must—
a direct DBS to remove the person from the list, or
b remit the matter to DBS for a new decision.
7 If the Care Tribunal remits a matter to DBS under paragraph (6)(b)—
a the Care Tribunal may set out any findings of fact which it has made (on which DBS must base its new decision); and
b the person must be removed from the list until DBS makes its new decision, unless the Care Tribunal directs otherwise.
8 In this Article “the Care Tribunal” means the Tribunal established under Article 44 of the 2003 Order.

Regulated activity

I49 Regulated activity

1 A reference to regulated activity relating to children must be construed in accordance with Part I of Schedule 2.
2 A reference to regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults must be construed in accordance with Part II of that Schedule.
3 The Secretary of State may by order amend that Schedule, or any of the modifications of that Schedule in the provisions mentioned in paragraph (4), so as to vary the meaning of—
a regulated activity relating to children;
b regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults.
4 The provisions are—
a Article 11(5),
b Article 13(5),
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d Article 23(8),
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Regulated activity providers

I510 Regulated activity providers

1 A reference to a regulated activity provider must be construed in accordance with this Article.
2 A person (P) is a regulated activity provider if—
a he is responsible for the management or control of regulated activity,
b if the regulated activity is carried out for the purposes of an organisation, his exercise of that responsibility is not subject to supervision or direction by any other person for those purposes, and
c he makes, or authorises the making of, arrangements (whether in connection with a contract of service or for services or otherwise) for another person to engage in that activity.
3 A person (P) is also a regulated activity provider if Article 55(4) (fostering) so provides.
4 A person (P) is also a regulated activity provider if he carries on a scheme—
a under which an individual agrees with P to provide care or support (which may include accommodation) to an adult who is in need of it, and
b in respect of which a requirement to register arises under Article 12 of the 2003 Order.
5 P is not a regulated activity provider if he is an individual and the arrangements he makes are private arrangements.
6 Arrangements are private arrangements if the regulated activity is for, or for the benefit of, P himself.
7 Arrangements are private arrangements if the regulated activity is for, or for the benefit of, a child or vulnerable adult who is—
a a member of P's family;
b a friend of P.
8 A person does not make arrangements for another to engage in a regulated activity merely because he (alone or together with others) appoints that person—
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b as a controller under Article 101 of the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (NI 4);
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d to any position mentioned in paragraph 7(3E)(a) or (c) of Schedule 2 or to exercise any function exercisable by virtue of that position .
8A An authority that is an authority for the purposes of section 8 of the Carers and Direct Payments Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c.6) or Article 18C of the Children Order (direct payments) does not make arrangements for another to engage in a regulated activity by virtue of anything the authority does under that section or Article.
9 For the purposes of paragraph (7) it is immaterial whether P is also acting in any capacity other than as a family member or friend.
10 If a regulated activity provider is an unincorporated association any requirement of or liability (including criminal liability) under this Order must be taken to be a requirement on or liability of—
a the person responsible for the management and control of the association, or
b if there is more than one such person, all of them jointly and severally.
11 Family” and “friend” must be construed in accordance with Article 4.
12 The Secretary of State may by order provide that in specified circumstances a person who makes, or authorises the making of, arrangements (of any description) for another to engage in regulated activity either is or is not a regulated activity provider.

Restrictions on participating in regulated activity

11 Barred person not to engage in regulated activity

1 An individual commits an offence if he—
a seeks to engage in regulated activity from which he is barred;
b offers to engage in regulated activity from which he is barred;
c engages in regulated activity from which he is barred.
2 A person guilty of an offence under paragraph (1) is liable—
a on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years, or to a fine, or to both;
b on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or to both.
3 It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under paragraph (1) to prove that he did not know, and could not reasonably be expected to know, that he was barred from that activity.
4 It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under paragraph (1) to prove—
a that he reasonably thought that it was necessary for him to engage in the activity for the purpose of preventing harm to a child or vulnerable adult (as the case may be),
b that he reasonably thought that there was no other person who could engage in the activity for that purpose, and
c that he engaged in the activity for no longer than was necessary for that purpose.
5 For the purposes of this Article, Schedule 2 is modified as follows—
a in paragraph 1, sub-paragraphs (1)(b) and (2)(a) must be disregarded;
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F11612 Person not to engage in regulated activity unless subject to monitoring

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13 Use of barred person for regulated activity

1 A person commits an offence if—
a he permits an individual (B) to engage in regulated activity from which B is barred,
b he knows or has reason to believe that B is barred from that activity; and
c B engages in that activity.
2 A personnel supplier commits an offence if—
a he supplies an individual (B) to another (P),
b he knows or has reason to believe that P will make arrangements for B to engage in regulated activity from which B is barred, and
c he knows or has reason to believe that B is barred from that activity.
3 A person guilty of an offence under this Article is liable—
a on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years, or to a fine, or to both;
b on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or to both.
4 It is a defence for a person charged with an offence under this Article to prove—
a that he reasonably thought that it was necessary for the barred person to engage in the activity for the purpose of preventing harm to a child or vulnerable adult (as the case may be),
b that he reasonably thought that there was no other person who could engage in the activity for that purpose, and
c that the barred person engaged in the activity for no longer than was necessary for that purpose.
5 For the purposes of this Article, Schedule 2 is modified as follows—
a in paragraph 1, sub-paragraphs (1)(b) and (2)(a) must be disregarded;
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F8714 Use of person not subject to monitoring for regulated activity

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F269I615 Regulated activity provider: failure to check

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F124I716 Personnel suppliers: failure to check

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F190I817 Educational establishments: check on members of governing body

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F196I918 Office holders: offences

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F21119 Articles 17 and 18: checks

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Exceptions

F23720 Exception to requirement to make monitoring check

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F11021 HSS employment

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Offences: supplementary

I7722 Offences: companies, etc.

1 For the purposes of an offence under Article 13F162...or 40 F194..., section 20(2) of the Interpretation Act (Northern Ireland) 1954 (c. 33) applies with the omission of the words “the liability of whose members is limited” and where the affairs of a body corporate are managed by its members, applies in relation to the acts or defaults of a member in connection with his functions of management as if he were a director of the body corporate.
2 If an offence under Article 13F160...or 40 F130... is committed by a partnership (whether or not a limited partnership) and is proved to have been committed with the consent or connivance of, or to be attributable to neglect on the part of—
a a partner, or
b a person purporting to act as a partner,
he (as well as the partnership) commits the offence.

I7823 Offences: other persons

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2 A person commits an offence if, in the course of acting or appearing to act on behalf of a personnel supplier—
a he supplies an individual (B) to another (P),
b he knows or has reason to believe that P will make arrangements for B to engage in regulated activity from which B is barred, and
c he knows or has reason to believe that B is barred from the activity.
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5 A person guilty of an offence under paragraph (2) is liable—
a on conviction on indictment, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 5 years, or to a fine, or to both;
b on summary conviction, to imprisonment for a term not exceeding 6 months, or to a fine not exceeding the statutory maximum, or to both.
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8 For the purpose of paragraph (2)(b) , Schedule 2 is modified as follows—
a in paragraph 1, sub-paragraphs (1)(b) and (2)(a) must be disregarded;
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I7924 Article 23: exclusions and defences

1 A person does not commit an offence under Article 23 if B has not attained the age of 16.
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Controlled activity

F25925 Controlled activity relating to children

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F25926 Controlled activity relating to vulnerable adults

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F25927 Controlled activity: regulations

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Monitoring

F7628 Monitoring

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F7628A Monitoring: power to prescribe additional fees

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F7629 Monitoring fees

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F7630 Ceasing monitoring

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F7631 Prohibition of requirement to produce certain records

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Notices and information

I1032 Provision of vetting information

1 The Secretary of State must provide a person (A) with the information mentioned in paragraph (4) in relation to another (B) if—
a A makes an application for the information,
b the application contains the appropriate declaration, and
c the Secretary of State has no reason to believe that the declaration is false.
2 The appropriate declaration is a declaration by A—
a that he falls within column 1 of the table in Schedule 5,
aa that column 2 of the entry by virtue of which A falls within column 1 refers to children or (as the case may be) vulnerable adults,
ab whether the information is sought by A with a view to permitting or supplying B to carry out paid activity or with a view to making a check in accordance with Article 19(2)(a) in relation to the appointment of B to a position in which B will carry out paid activity, and
b that B has consented to the provision of the information to A.
2A The Secretary of State may refuse to provide A with the information if B has failed to pay a fee required by Article 28A.
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4 The information is—
a if A's declaration states that column 2 of the relevant entry refers to children, relevant information relating to children, and
b if A's declaration states that column 2 of the relevant entry refers to vulnerable adults, relevant information relating to vulnerable adults.
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6 If B consents to the provision of information to A in relation to an application under this Article, the consent also has effect in relation to any subsequent such application by A.
6A Paid activity” means an activity carried out for financial gain.
6B The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for an activity to be treated as, or not to be treated as, an activity carried out for financial gain.
7 The Secretary of State may prescribe the form, manner and contents of an application for the purposes of this Article (including the form and manner of a declaration contained in such an application).
8 The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision requiring an authority which makes or proposes to make payments to or on behalf of a person in accordance with regulations under Article 18C of the Children Order or section 8 of the Carers and Direct Payments Act (Northern Ireland) 2002 (c. 6) to inform the person of his right to obtain relevant information under this Article.

I1133 Meaning of relevant information in Article 32

1 This Article has effect for the purposes of Article 32.
2 Relevant information relating to children is—
a whether B is subject to monitoring in relation to regulated activity relating to children, and
b if so, whether he is undergoing assessment.
3 Relevant information relating to vulnerable adults is—
a whether B is subject to monitoring in relation to regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults, and
b if so, whether he is undergoing assessment.
4 B is undergoing assessment if—
a the Secretary of State is required to notify B as mentioned in Article 28(4) in connection with B's monitoring application but has not yet done so;
b B has made a simultaneous application under section 113B of the Police Act 1997 but the Secretary of State has not yet issued an enhanced criminal record certificate under that section;
c in relation to paragraph (2)(b), IBB is considering whether to include B in the children's barred list in pursuance of paragraph 3 or 5 of Schedule 1;
d in relation to paragraph (3)(b), IBB is considering whether to include B in the adults' barred list in pursuance of paragraph 9 or 11 of that Schedule.
5 In paragraph (4)(b) “simultaneous application” means an application made simultaneously with B's monitoring application under Article 28.
6 The Secretary of State may by order amend the preceding provisions of this Article for the purpose of altering the meaning of relevant information relating to children or vulnerable adults (as the case may be).

I1234 Notification of cessation of monitoring

1 The Secretary of State must establish and maintain a register for the purposes of this Article.
2 The Secretary of State must register a person (A) in relation to another (B) if—
a A makes an application to be registered in relation to B,
b the application contains the appropriate declaration,
c the Secretary of State has no reason to believe that the declaration is false, and
d B is subject to monitoring in relation to the regulated activity to which the application relates.
3 The appropriate declaration is a declaration by A—
a that he falls within column 1 of the table in Schedule 5,
aa that column 2 of the entry by virtue of which A falls within column 1 refers to children or (as the case may be) vulnerable adults, and
b that B has consented to the application.
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5 A's application and registration relate—
a if A's declaration states that column 2 of the relevant entry refers to children, to regulated activity relating to children;
b if A's declaration states that column 2 of the relevant entry refers to vulnerable adults, to regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults.
6 The Secretary of State must notify A if B ceases to be subject to monitoring in relation to the regulated activity to which A's registration relates.
7 The requirement under paragraph (6) is satisfied if notification is sent to any address recorded against A's name in the register.
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9 If B consents to the provision of information to A under Article 32 the consent also has effect as consent to any application by A to be registered in relation to B under this Article.
10 The Secretary of State may prescribe the form, manner and contents of an application for the purposes of this Article (including the form and manner of a declaration contained in such an application).

I1335 Cessation of registration

1 In this Article references to registration are to registration in the register maintained for the purposes of Article 34.
2 Once a person is notified as mentioned in paragraph (6) of that Article, his registration ceases.
3 DBS may cancel a person's registration in such circumstances as are prescribed.
4 DBS must cancel a person's registration—
a if the person applies for it to be cancelled;
b in prescribed circumstances, if the person in relation to whom he is registered applies for it to be cancelled.
5 When a person's registration is cancelled under paragraph (3) or (4)(b), DBS must notify him of that fact.
6 The requirement under paragraph (5) is satisfied if notification is sent to any address recorded against A's name in the register.

36 Declarations under Articles 32 and 34

1 An individual commits an offence if, in an application made for the purposes of Article 32 or 34—
a he makes a false declaration, and
b he either knows that it is false or is reckless as to whether it is false.
2 A person guilty of an offence under paragraph (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

36A Notification of proposal to include person in children's barred list

1 If ISA proposes to include a person (B) in the children's barred list in the circumstances mentioned in paragraph 3(1) or 5(1) of Schedule 1, it—
a must notify any person who is registered in relation to B under Article 34 in relation to regulated activity relating to children, and
b may notify any other person who it is satisfied falls within paragraph (2).
2 The following fall within this paragraph—
a any person who is permitting B to engage in regulated activity relating to children,
b any responsible person (within the meaning of Article 27) who is permitting B to engage in controlled activity relating to children.
3 A notification under this Article must—
a explain that ISA has not yet taken a final decision about whether to include B in the barred list, and
b include such information as ISA thinks appropriate about its reasons for proposing to include B in the barred list.
4 The requirement to notify a person under paragraph (1)(a) is satisfied if notification is sent to any address recorded against that person's name in the register.

36B Notification of proposal to include person in adults' barred list

1 If ISA proposes to include a person (B) in the adults' barred list in the circumstances mentioned in paragraph 9(1) or 11(1) of Schedule 1, it—
a must notify any person who is registered in relation to B under Article 34 in relation to regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults, and
b may notify any other person who it is satisfied falls within paragraph (2).
2 The following fall within this paragraph—
a any person who is permitting B to engage in regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults,
b any responsible person (within the meaning of Article 27) who is permitting B to engage in controlled activity relating to vulnerable adults.
3 A notification under this Article must—
a explain that ISA has not yet taken a final decision about whether to include B in the barred list, and
b include such information as ISA thinks appropriate about its reasons for proposing to include B in the barred list.
4 The requirement to notify a person under paragraph (1)(a) is satisfied if notification is sent to any address recorded against that person's name in the register.

36C Articles 36A and 36B: notification of outcome

1 Paragraph (2) applies if ISA—
a has notified a person (A) under Article 36A or 36B that it proposes to include another (B) in a barred list, and
b includes B in the barred list or decides not to do so.
2 ISA must notify A that it has included B in the barred list or that it has decided not to do so (as the case may be).
3 In a case where A is registered in relation to B under Article 34 (or has ceased to be so registered by virtue of B's inclusion in the barred list), the requirement in paragraph (2) is satisfied if notification is sent to any address recorded (or, as the case may be, formerly recorded) against A's name in the register.

I1437 Regulated activity providers: duty to refer

1 Paragraph (2) applies to—
a a regulated activity provider who holds any prescribed information in relation to a person (P) engaged in regulated activity provided by him;
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2 A person to whom this paragraph applies must provide DBS with the information if—
a he withdraws permission for P to engage in the activity for a reason mentioned in paragraph (3), or
b he does not withdraw permission for such a reason but would or might have done so if P had not otherwise ceased to engage in the activity.
3 The reasons are that the person to whom paragraph (2) applies thinks—
a that paragraph 1, 2, 7 or 8 of Schedule 1 applies to P,
b that P has engaged in relevant conduct (within the meaning of paragraph 4 or 10 of Schedule 1), or
c that the harm test is satisfied.
4 The harm test is that P may—
a harm a child or vulnerable adult,
b cause a child or vulnerable adult to be harmed,
c put a child or vulnerable adult at risk of harm,
d attempt to harm a child or vulnerable adult, or
e incite another to harm a child or vulnerable adult.
5 For the purposes of paragraph (3)(b), conduct is inappropriate if it appears to the person to whom paragraph (2) applies to be inappropriate having regard to the guidance issued by the Secretary of State under paragraph 4(6) or 10(6) of Schedule 1.
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7 This Article does not apply if the conditions specified in paragraph (2) are fulfilled before the Article is commenced.

I1538 Personnel suppliers: duty to refer

1 A personnel supplier must provide DBS with any prescribed information it holds in relation to a person (P) who has been supplied by it to another person if the supplier knows that P has ceased to be engaged in regulated activity F154... in the circumstances mentioned in paragraph (2)(a) or (b) of Article 37.
2 A personnel supplier which is an employment agency or employment business must provide DBS with any prescribed information it holds in relation to a person (P) for whom it acts if—
a the agency or business determines to cease to act for P for a reason mentioned in paragraph (4), or
b it does not determine to cease to act for P for such a reason but would or might have done so if its arrangement with, or employment of, him had not otherwise come to an end.
3 A personnel supplier which is an educational institution must provide DBS with any prescribed information it holds in relation to a student (P) following a course at the institution if—
a the institution determines to cease to supply P to another person for him to engage in regulated F133... activity for a reason mentioned in paragraph (4),
b the institution determines that P should cease to follow a course at the institution for a reason mentioned in paragraph (4), or
c it does not determine as mentioned in sub-paragraph (a) or (b) for such a reason but would or might have done so if P had not otherwise ceased to engage in the activity or ceased to follow the course.
4 The reasons are that the personnel supplier thinks—
a that paragraph 1, 2, 7 or 8 of Schedule 1 applies to P,
b that P has engaged in relevant conduct (within the meaning of paragraph 4 or 10 of Schedule 1), or
c that the harm test is satisfied.
5 The harm test is that P may—
a harm a child or vulnerable adult,
b cause a child or vulnerable adult to be harmed,
c put a child or vulnerable adult at risk of harm,
d attempt to harm a child or vulnerable adult, or
e incite another to harm a child or vulnerable adult.
6 For the purposes of paragraph (4)(b), conduct is inappropriate if it appears to the personnel supplier to be inappropriate having regard to the guidance issued by the Secretary of State under paragraph 4(6) or 10(6) of Schedule 1.
7 An employment agency acts for a person if it makes arrangements with him with a view to—
a finding him employment with an employer, or
b supplying him to employers for employment by them.
8 An employment business acts for a person if it employs him to act for and under the control of other persons in any capacity.
9 In this Article “employment” has the same meaning as in Part II of the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (NI 20).
10 This Article does not apply if the conditions specified in paragraph (1), (2) or (3) are fulfilled before the Article is commenced.

I1639 Regulated activity providers: duty to provide information on request etc.

1 This Article applies if DBS is considering—
a whether to include any person in a barred list;
b whether to remove any person from a barred list.
2 DBS may require—
a any regulated activity provider who has made arrangements for that person to engage in regulated activity (whether or not the arrangements are still in place),
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c any personnel supplier which is an employment agency or employment business and which acts for or has acted for that person, or
d any personnel supplier which is an educational institution and which has supplied that person to another person for him to engage in regulated F182... activity,
to provide DBS with any prescribed information he or it holds relating to the person.
3 An employment agency acts for a person if it makes arrangements with him with a view to—
a finding him relevant employment with an employer, or
b supplying him to employers for relevant employment by them.
4 Relevant employment is employment which consists in or involves engaging in regulated F178... activity.
5 An employment business acts for a person if it employs him to engage in regulated F97... activity for and under the control of other persons.
6 In this Article “employment” has the same meaning as in Part II of the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 1981 (NI 20).

I1740 Duty to provide information: offences

1 A person commits an offence if—
a he is required under Article 37 or 38 or in pursuance of Article 39 to provide information to DBS , and
b he fails, without reasonable excuse, to provide the information.
2 A person guilty of an offence under paragraph (1) is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

Education and Library Boards and HSC Bodies

I1841  The Education Authority and HSC Bodies: power to refer

1 The Education Authority and an HSC body may provide DBS with any F78... information it holds relating to a person if the first and second conditions are satisfied.
2 The first condition is that the Education Authority or the HSC body thinks—
a that paragraph 1, 2, 7 or 8 of Schedule 1 applies to the person,
b that the person has engaged in relevant conduct (within the meaning of paragraph 4 or 10 of Schedule 1) occurring after the commencement of this Article, or
c that the harm test is satisfied.
3 The harm test is that the person may—
a harm a child or vulnerable adult,
b cause a child or vulnerable adult to be harmed,
c put a child or vulnerable adult at risk of harm,
d attempt to harm a child or vulnerable adult,
e incite another to harm a child or vulnerable adult.
4 The second condition is that the Education Authority or the HSC body thinks—
a that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity F243..., and
b (except in a case where paragraph 1 or 7 of Schedule 1 applies) that DBS may consider it appropriate for the person to be included in a barred list.
5 The Education Authority or an HSC body may provide DBS with any F113... information it holds relating to a person if—
a the Education Authority or the HSC body thinks that a person has engaged in relevant conduct (within the meaning of paragraph 4 or 10 of Schedule 1) occurring before the commencement of this Article, and
b the condition in paragraph (4) is satisfied.
6 For the purposes of paragraphs (2)(b) or (5)(a), conduct is inappropriate if it appears to the Education Authority or the HSC body to be inappropriate having regard to the guidance issued by the Secretary of State under paragraph 4(6) or 10(6) of Schedule 1.

I1942  The Education Authority and HSC bodies: duty to provide information on request

1 This Article applies if DBS is considering—
a whether to include any person in a barred list;
b whether to remove any person from a barred list.
2 If DBS thinks that the Education Authority or an HSC body holds any prescribed information relating to the person, it may require the Authority or that body to provide it with the information.
3 The Education Authority or the body must comply with a requirement under paragraph (2).

Professional bodies and supervisory authorities

I2043 Registers: power to refer

1 A keeper of a relevant register may provide DBS with any F256... information he holds relating to a person if the first and second conditions are satisfied.
2 The first condition is that the keeper thinks—
a that paragraph 1, 2, 7 or 8 of Schedule 1 applies to the person,
b that the person has engaged in relevant conduct (within the meaning of paragraph 4 or 10 of Schedule 1) occurring after the commencement of this Article, or
c that the harm test is satisfied.
3 The harm test is that the person may—
a harm a child or vulnerable adult,
b cause a child or vulnerable adult to be harmed,
c put a child or vulnerable adult at risk of harm,
d attempt to harm a child or vulnerable adult, or
e incite another to harm a child or vulnerable adult.
4 The second condition is that the keeper thinks—
a that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity F165..., and
b (except in a case where paragraph 1 or 7 of Schedule 1 applies) that DBS may consider it appropriate for the person to be included in a barred list.
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5 A keeper of a relevant register may provide DBS with any F140... information he holds relating to a person if—
a he thinks that the person has engaged in relevant conduct (within the meaning of paragraph 4 or 10 of Schedule 1) occurring before the commencement of this Article, and
b the condition in paragraph (4) is satisfied.
6 For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b) or (5)(a), conduct is inappropriate if it appears to the keeper to be inappropriate having regard to the guidance issued by the Secretary of State under paragraph 4(6) or 10(6) of Schedule 1.
7 In this Article—
a a relevant register is a register appearing in column 1 of the following table, and
b in relation a relevant register, the keeper of the register is the corresponding person appearing in column 2 of the table.
Relevant registerKeeper of the register

1 

The register of teachers maintained under Article 35 of the Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (NI 13)

The General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland

2 

The register of pharmaceutical chemists maintained under Article 6 of the Pharmacy (Northern Ireland) Order 1976 (NI 22)

The registrar appointed under Article 9(1) of that Order

3 

Any of the lists of medical practitioners kept under section 2 of the Medical Act 1983 (c. 54)

The registrar of the General Medical Council

4 

The dentists register kept under section 14 of the Dentists Act 1984 (c. 24) or the dental care professionals register kept under section 36B of that Act

The registrar appointed under section 14 of that Act

5 

The register of optometrists or the register of dispensing opticians maintained under section 7 of the Opticians Act 1989 (c. 44), or the register of persons undertaking training as optometrists or the register of persons undertaking training as dispensing opticians maintained under section 8A of that Act

The registrar of the General Optical Council

6 

The register of osteopaths maintained under section 2 of the Osteopaths Act 1993 (c. 21)

The Registrar of Osteopaths

7 

The register of chiropractors maintained under section 2 of the Chiropractors Act 1994 (c. 17)

The Registrar of Chiropractors

8 

The register of social workers and social care workers maintained under section 3 of the Health and Personal Social Services Act (Northern Ireland) 2001 (c. 3)

The Northern Ireland Social Care Council

9 

The register of qualified nurses and midwives maintained under Article 5 of the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001 (S.I. 2002/253)

The registrar appointed under Article 4 of that Order

10 

The register of members of relevant professions maintained under Article 5 of the Health Professions Order 2001 (S.I. 2002/254)

The registrar appointed under Article 4 of that Order
11. The register kept under article 5 of the Anaesthesia Associates and Physician Associates Order 2024 The Registrar appointed under paragraph 1(b)(i) of Schedule 1 to that Order
8 The Secretary of State may by order amend the table in paragraph (7) by inserting an entry or amending or omitting an entry for the time being contained in the Table.

I2144 Registers: duty to provide information on request

1 This Article applies if DBS is considering—
a whether to include in a barred list a person who appears on a relevant register;
b whether to remove such a person from a barred list.
2 DBS may require the keeper of the register to provide it with any prescribed information he holds relating to the person.
3 The keeper of the register must comply with a requirement under paragraph (2).
4 References to a relevant register and the keeper of a relevant register must be construed in accordance with Article 43(7).

I2245 Registers: provision of barring information to keepers of registers

1 Paragraph (2) applies if—
a DBS knows or thinks that a person (A) appears on a relevant register, and
b either—
i A is included in a barred list, or
ii DBS is aware that A is subject to a relevant disqualification.
2 DBS must—
a notify the keeper of the register of the circumstances mentioned in paragraph (1)(b)(i) or (as the case may be) (ii), and
b in the case where A is included in a barred list, provide the keeper of the register with such of the information on which DBS relied in including A in the list as DBS considers—
i to be relevant to the exercise of any function of the keeper, and
ii otherwise appropriate to provide.
3 Paragraph (4) applies if the keeper of a relevant register applies to DBS to ascertain in relation to a person (A) whether—
a A is included in a barred list, or
b DBS is aware that A is subject to a relevant disqualification.
4 DBS must notify the keeper of the register as to whether the circumstances are as mentioned in paragraph (3)(a) or (as the case may be) (b).
5 DBS may (whether on an application by the keeper or otherwise) provide to the keeper of a relevant register such relevant information as DBS considers appropriate.
5A Paragraph (5B) applies if—
a a keeper of a register has applied to DBS to be notified in relation to a person (A) if—
i A is included in a barred list, or
ii DBS is aware that A is subject to a relevant disqualification, and
b the application has not been withdrawn.
5B DBS must notify the keeper of the register if the circumstances are, or become, as mentioned in paragraph (5A)(a)(i) or (as the case may be) (ii).
5C For the purposes of paragraph (5A)(b) an application is withdrawn if—
a the keeper of the register notifies DBS that the keeper no longer wishes to be notified if the circumstances are, or become, as mentioned in paragraph (5A)(a)(i) or (as the case may be) (ii) in relation to A, or
b DBS cancels the application on either of the following grounds—
i that the keeper has not answered, within such reasonable period as was required by DBS, a request from DBS as to whether the keeper still wishes to be notified if the circumstances are, or become, as mentioned in paragraph (5A)(a)(i) or (as the case may be) (ii), or
ii that A neither appears in the register nor is being considered for inclusion in the register.
5D A keeper of a relevant register may apply for information under this Article, or to be notified under this Article, in relation to a person (A) only if—
a A appears in the register, or
b A is being considered for inclusion in the register.
5E The duties in paragraphs (2), (4) and (5B) do not apply if DBS F57... is satisfied that the keeper of the register already has the information concerned.
5F DBS may determine the form, manner and contents of an application for the purposes of this Article.
5G In this Article relevant information is information—
a which—
i relates to the protection of children or vulnerable adults in general, or of any child or vulnerable adult in particular, and
ii is relevant to the exercise of any function of the keeper of the register, but
b which is not—
i information that the circumstances are as mentioned in paragraph (1)(b)(i) or (ii) in relation to a person,
ii any information provided under paragraph (2)(b), or
iii information falling within paragraph 19(5) of Schedule 1.
5H The Secretary of State may by order amend paragraph (5G).
I806 In this Article—
a a relevant register is a register appearing in column 1 F36... of the table in Article 43(7), and
b in relation a relevant register, the keeper of the register is the corresponding person appearing in column 2 of the Table.
I817 A person is subject to a relevant disqualification if he is included in a list maintained under the law of England and Wales or Scotland which the Secretary of State specifies by order as corresponding to a barred list.

F99I2346 Registers: power to apply for vetting information

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I2447 Supervisory authorities: power to refer

1 A supervisory authority may provide DBS with any F217... information it holds relating to a person if the first and second conditions are satisfied.
2 The first condition is that the supervisory authority thinks, on the basis of relevant evidence—
a that paragraph 1, 2, 7 or 8 of Schedule 1 applies to the person,
b that the person has engaged in relevant conduct (within the meaning of paragraph 4 or 10 of Schedule 1) occurring after the commencement of this Article, or
c that the harm test is satisfied.
3 The harm test is that the person may—
a harm a child or vulnerable adult,
b cause a child or vulnerable adult to be harmed,
c put a child or vulnerable adult at risk of harm,
d attempt to harm a child or vulnerable adult, or
e incite another to harm a child or vulnerable adult.
4 The second condition is that the supervisory authority thinks—
a that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity F264..., and
b (except in a case where paragraph 1 or 7 of Schedule 1 applies) that DBS may consider it appropriate for the person to be included in a barred list.
5 The supervisory authority may provide DBS with any F183... information it holds relating to a person if—
a it thinks, on the basis of relevant evidence, that the person has engaged in relevant conduct (within the meaning of paragraph 4 or 10 of Schedule 1) occurring before the commencement of this Article, and
b the condition in paragraph (4) is satisfied.
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7 A supervisory authority is—
a RQIA in respect of its functions under the 2003 Order;
b an inspector appointed under Article 102 of the Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 in the exercise of his functions.
c the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland in respect of its functions under the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (c.12)
8 Relevant evidence is evidence obtained by the supervisory authority in the exercise of the functions mentioned in paragraph (7).
9 The Secretary of State may by order amend paragraph (7) by inserting a sub-paragraph or amending or omitting a sub-paragraph for the time being contained in that paragraph.
10 For the purposes of paragraph (2)(b) or (5)(a), conduct is inappropriate if it appears to the supervisory authority to be inappropriate having regard to the guidance issued by the Secretary of State under paragraph 4(6) or 10(6) of Schedule 1.

I2548 Supervisory authorities: duty to provide information on request

1 This Article applies if DBS is considering—
a whether to include in a barred list a person in relation to whom DBS thinks that a supervisory authority may have prescribed information;
b whether to remove such a person from a barred list.
2 DBS may require the supervisory authority to provide it with any prescribed information it holds relating to the person.
3 The supervisory authority must comply with a requirement under paragraph (2).

I2649 Supervisory authorities: power to apply for certain barring information

I831 If a supervisory authority applies to the DBS for information within paragraph (2) or (3) relating to a person (B), the DBSmust provide the supervisory authority with that information.
I832 The information within this paragraph is—
a whether B is barred from regulated activity relating to children,
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I833 The information within this paragraph is—
a whether B is barred from regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults,
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F235c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F235d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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I834 A supervisory authority may apply for information under this Article only if the information is required in connection with the exercise of a function of the supervisory authority mentioned in Article 47(7).
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6 The Secretary of State may by order amend this Article for the purpose of altering the information within paragraph (2) or (3).
I827 DBS may determine the form, manner and contents of an application for the purposes of this Article.

I2750 Supervisory authorities: notification of barring, etc in respect of children

1 This Article applies if—
a a person is F272... included in the children's barred list,
b DBS becomes aware that a person is subject to a relevant children's disqualification, F274...
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2 DBS must notify every interested supervisory authority of the circumstance mentioned in sub-paragraph (a), (b) or (c) (as the case may be) of paragraph (1).
3 A supervisory authority is an interested supervisory authority only if—
a it has applied to DBS to be notified if any of the circumstances mentioned in paragraph (1) occurs in relation to the person, and
b the application has not been withdrawn.
4 A supervisory authority may apply to DBS under paragraph (3)(a) only if the notification is required in connection with the exercise of a function of the supervisory authority mentioned in Article 47(7).
5 For the purposes of paragraph (3)(b) an application is withdrawn if the supervisory authority notifies DBS that it no longer wishes to be notified if any of the circumstances mentioned in paragraph (1) occurs in relation to the person.
6 A person is subject to a relevant children's disqualification if he is included in a list maintained under the law of England and Wales or Scotland which the Secretary of State specifies by order as corresponding to the children's barred list.
7 The Secretary of State may provide that in prescribed circumstances a supervisory authority is not an interested supervisory authority for the purposes of this Article.
8 DBS may determine the form, manner and contents of an application for the purposes of this Article.

I2851 Supervisory authorities: notification of barring, etc. in respect of vulnerable adults

1 This Article applies if—
a a person is F276... included in the adults' barred list,
b DBS becomes aware that a person is subject to a relevant adults' disqualification, F278...
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2 DBS must notify every interested supervisory authority of the circumstance mentioned in sub-paragraph (a), (b) or (c) (as the case may be) of paragraph (1).
3 A supervisory authority is an interested supervisory authority only if—
a it has applied to DBS to be notified if any of the circumstances mentioned in paragraph (1) occurs in relation to the person, and
b the application has not been withdrawn.
4 A supervisory authority may apply to DBS under paragraph (3)(a) only if the notification is required in connection with the exercise of a function of the supervisory authority mentioned in Article 47(7).
5 For the purposes of paragraph (3)(b) an application is withdrawn if the supervisory authority notifies DBS that it no longer wishes to be notified if any of the circumstances mentioned in paragraph (1) occurs in relation to the person.
6 A person is subject to a relevant adults' disqualification if he is included in a list maintained under the law of England and Wales or Scotland which the Secretary of State specifies by order as corresponding to the adults' barred list.
7 The Secretary of State may provide that in prescribed circumstances a supervisory authority is not an interested supervisory authority for the purposes of this Article.
8 DBS may determine the form, manner and contents of an application for the purposes of this Article.

I29I8452 Provision of information to supervisory authorities

1 This Article applies if DBS has information that it thinks is relevant to a supervisory authority.
2 DBS may (whether on an application by the authority or otherwise) provide the supervisory authority with the information.
3 Information is relevant to a supervisory authority if—
a it relates to the protection of children or vulnerable adults in general, or of any child or vulnerable adult in particular, and
b is relevant to the exercise of any function of the authority which is mentioned in Article 47(7) ,
but does not include information falling within paragraph 19(5) of Schedule 1 or of any circumstance mentioned in Article 50(1) or 51(1) in relation to a person.
4 A supervisory authority may apply to DBS under this Article only if the information is required in connection with the exercise of a function of the supervisory authority which is mentioned in Article 47(7).
5 DBS may determine the form, manner and contents of an application for the purposes of this Article.

Provision of information to the police

52A Provision of information to the police etc.

1 DBS may provide any information it has to the chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland , a chief officer of police or the chief constable of a police force in Scotland for use for any of the following purposes—
a the prevention, detection and investigation of crime;
b the apprehension and prosecution of offenders.
c the appointment of persons who are under the direction and control of the chief constable or (as the case may be) chief officer;
d any prescribed purpose
1A DBS must, for use for any of the purposes mentioned in paragraph (1), provide to any chief constable or chief officer mentioned in that paragraph who has requested it a barred list or information as to whether a particular person is barred.
1B DBS may, for use for the purposes of the protection of children or vulnerable adults, provide to a relevant authority any information which DBS reasonably believes to be relevant to that authority.
1C DBS must, for use for the purposes of the protection of children or vulnerable adults, provide to any relevant authority who has requested it information as to whether a particular person is barred.
1D In this Article “relevant authority” means—
a the Department of Justice, exercising functions in relation to prisons and youth justice,
b the Probation Board for Northern Ireland, or
c an HSC body.
2 The powers conferred by this Article do not limit any other power of DBS to provide information for any purpose or to any person.

Miscellaneous

I3053 Crown application

1 Subject to the provisions of this Article, this Order and any regulations or orders made under it bind the Crown to the full extent authorised or permitted by the constitutional laws of Northern Ireland.
2 No contravention by the Crown of any provision of this Order or of any regulations or order made under it makes the Crown criminally liable.
3 Despite paragraph (2), this Order and any regulations or orders made under it apply to persons in Crown employment (within the meaning of the Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (NI 16)) as they apply to other persons.
4 Paragraph (2) of Article 10 does not apply in relation to any activity carried out by the Crown.
5 Each government department and other body performing functions on behalf of the Crown—
a if the department or body engages in regulated activity, is the regulated activity provider in relation to the activity;
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6 In paragraph (5) “body” includes office-holder.

54 Referrals: findings of fact immaterial

1 For the purposes of the provisions mentioned in paragraph (2), it is immaterial whether there is a finding of fact in any proceedings.
2 The provisions are—
a Article 37(3)(b) and (c);
b Article 38(4)(b) and (c);
c Article 41(2)(b) and (c) and (5)(a);
d Article 43(2)(b) and (c) and (5)(a);
e Article 47(2)(b) and (c) and (5)(a).

I3155 Fostering

1 Despite Article 4, this Order applies to activity that is regulated activity by virtue of paragraph 1(5) of Schedule 2.
2 Paragraph (1) does not affect the operation of this Order in relation to any other activity that is carried out in connection with a foster child.
3 Paragraph (4) applies if a person (P)—
a makes arrangements for another person to foster a child as a private foster parent, and
b has power to terminate the arrangements.
4 P is, if he would not otherwise be, a regulated activity provider in relation to fostering carried out by the foster parent in pursuance of the arrangements.
5 The following provisions of this Article apply for the purposes of this Order.
6 A person fosters a child if he is a foster parent of the child.
7 A person is a foster parent if—
a he is an authority foster parent within the meaning of Article 27(3) of the Children Order;
b he is a person with whom a child has been placed by a voluntary organisation under Article 75(1)(a) of that Order;
c he is a private foster parent.
8 A person is a private foster parent if he falls within paragraph (9) and looks after a child—
a for reward, or
b in pursuance of an arrangement made by someone other than a member of the child's family.
9 A person falls within this paragraph if—
a he fosters the child privately within the meaning of Article 106(1) of the Children Order,
b he would be so fostering the child but for Article 107(1) of that Order (minimum period of 28 days), or
c (in the case of a child who has attained the age of 16) he would fall within sub-paragraph (a) or (b) if the child were under the age of 16.
10 A person's family includes—
a the person's foster child;
b the foster child of any member of the person's family;
and references to a family relationship and family member are to be construed accordingly.

I3256 Alignment with rest of UK

1 The Secretary of State may, by order, make such provision (including provision amending any statutory provision, including this Order) as he thinks necessary or expedient in consequence of or having regard to any relevant England and Wales legislation or any relevant Scottish legislation.
2 An order may—
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b confer power to make subordinate legislation.
3 Relevant England and Wales legislation is any provision applying in England or Wales made by or under an Act of Parliament which the Secretary of State thinks—
a corresponds to provision made by or under this Order,
b F229... or
c affects the operation of any provision made by or under this Order.
4 Relevant Scottish legislation is any provision made by or under an Act of the Scottish Parliament which the Secretary of State thinks—
a corresponds to provision made by or under this Order,
b F145... or
c affects the operation of any provision made by or under this Order.
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General

I7557 Damages

1 No claim for damages lies in respect of any loss or damage suffered by any person in consequence of—
a the fact that an individual is included in a barred list;
b the fact that an individual is not included in a barred list;
c the provision of F210... information in pursuance of any of Articles 37, 38, 39, 41, 42, 43, 44, 47 and 48.
2 Paragraph (1)(c) does not apply to the provision of information which is untrue by a person who knows the information is untrue and either—
a he is the originator of the information and he knew at the time he originated the information that it was not true, or
b he causes another person to be the originator of the information knowing, at the time the information is originated, that it is untrue.
3 Nothing in this Order affects section 8 of the Human Rights Act 1998 (c. 42) as it relates to the power of a court to award damages in respect of an unlawful act of a public authority (within the meaning of that Act).

58 Orders and regulations

1 Orders or regulations under this Order shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament in like manner as a statutory instrument and section 5 of the Statutory Instruments Act 1946 shall apply accordingly.
2 Paragraph (1) does not apply to an order made under Article 1, including such an order which contains provision made under Article 61 (except paragraph (3) of that Article).

I3359 Transitional provision

Schedule 6 has effect.

I3460 Amendments and repeals

1 Schedule 7 contains amendments.
2 Schedule 8 contains repeals.

61 Supplementary, incidental, consequential etc. provision

1 An order or regulations under this Order may include—
a such supplementary, incidental or consequential provision, or
b such transitory, transitional or saving provision,
as the Secretary of State thinks necessary or expedient.
2 The Secretary of State may by order make such further provision as he considers appropriate—
a for the general purposes, or any particular purpose, of this Order;
b in consequence of any provision made by this Order;
c for giving full effect to this Order or any provision made by it.
3 An order or regulations under this Order may amend, repeal, revoke or otherwise modify any statutory provision (including this Order).
4 Nothing in this Order affects the generality of the power conferred by this Article.

SCHEDULES

C6C8C9 SCHEDULE 1 

BARRED LISTS

Article 6

PART I CHILDREN'S BARRED LIST

Automatic inclusion

I351
1 This paragraph applies to a person if any of the criteria prescribed for the purposes of this paragraph is satisfied in relation to the person.
2 If DBS is satisfied that this paragraph applies to a person, it must include the person in the children’s barred list.

Inclusion subject to consideration of representations

I362
1 This paragraph applies to a person if any of the criteria prescribed for the purposes of this paragraph is satisfied in relation to the person.
F2752 Sub-paragraph (4) applies if it appears to DBS that—
a this paragraph applies to a person, and
b the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to children.
4 DBS must give the person the opportunity to make representations as to why the person should not be included in the children's barred list.
5 Sub-paragraph (6) applies if—
a the person does not make representations before the end of any time prescribed for the purpose, or
b the duty in sub-paragraph (4) does not apply by virtue of paragraph 16(2).
6 If DBS
a is satisfied that this paragraph applies to the person, and
b has reason to believe that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to children,
it must include the person in the list.
7 Sub-paragraph (8) applies if the person makes representations before the end of any time prescribed for the purpose.
8 If DBS
a is satisfied that this paragraph applies to the person,
b has reason to believe that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to children, and
c is satisfied that it is appropriate to include the person in the children's barred list,
it must include the person in the list.

Behaviour

I373
1 This paragraph applies to a person if—
a it appears to DBS that the person
i has (at any time) engaged in relevant conduct, and
ii is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to children,, and
b DBS proposes to include him in the children's barred list.
2 DBS must give the person the opportunity to make representations as to why he should not be included in the children's barred list.
3 DBS must include the person in the children's barred list if—
a it is satisfied that the person has engaged in relevant conduct,
aa it has reason to believe that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to children, and
b it is satisfied that it is appropriate to include the person in the list.
C74 This paragraph does not apply to a person if the relevant conduct consists only of an offence committed against a child before the commencement of Article 6 and the court, having considered whether to make a disqualification order, decided not to.
5 In sub-paragraph (4)—
a the reference to an offence committed against a child must be construed in accordance with Chapter II of Part II of the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (Northern Ireland) Order 2003;
b a disqualification order is an order under Article 23 or 24 of that Order.
I384
1 For the purposes of paragraph 3 relevant conduct is—
a conduct which endangers a child or is likely to endanger a child;
b conduct which, if repeated against or in relation to a child, would endanger that child or would be likely to endanger him;
c conduct involving sexual material relating to children (including possession of such material);
d conduct involving sexually explicit images depicting violence against human beings (including possession of such images), if it appears to DBS that the conduct is inappropriate;
e conduct of a sexual nature involving a child, if it appears to DBS that the conduct is inappropriate.
2 A person's conduct endangers a child if he—
a harms a child,
b causes a child to be harmed,
c puts a child at risk of harm,
d attempts to harm a child, or
e incites another to harm a child.
3 Sexual material relating to children” means—
a indecent images of children, or
b material (in whatever form) which portrays children involved in sexual activity and which is produced for the purposes of giving sexual gratification.
4 Image” means an image produced by any means, whether of a real or imaginary subject.
5 A person does not engage in relevant conduct merely by committing an offence prescribed for the purposes of this sub-paragraph.
6 For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(d) and (e), DBS must have regard to guidance issued by the Secretary of State as to conduct which is inappropriate.

Risk of harm

I395
1 This paragraph applies to a person if—
a it appears to DBS that the person
i falls within sub-paragraph (4), and
ii is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to children,, and
b DBS proposes to include him in the children's barred list.
2 DBS must give the person the opportunity to make representations as to why he should not be included in the children's barred list.
3 DBS must include the person in the children's barred list if—
a it is satisfied that the person falls within sub-paragraph (4)
aa it has reason to believe that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to children,, and
b it is satisfied that it is appropriate to include the person in the list.
4 A person falls within this sub-paragraph if he may—
a harm a child,
b cause a child to be harmed,
c put a child at risk of harm,
d attempt to harm a child, or
e incite another to harm a child.

Restriction on inclusion

I406
1 DBS must not include a person in the children's barred list—
a only on a particular ground if a relevant Scottish authority has already considered whether the person should be included in a corresponding list on the same ground (whether or not it decided to include him in the list), or
b if, in accordance with such criteria as the Secretary of State specifies by order, it is more appropriate for the person's case to be considered by the relevant Scottish authority.
2 A relevant Scottish authority is such authority as the Secretary of State specifies by order as exercising for the purposes of the law of Scotland functions which correspond to those of DBS.
3 A corresponding list is a list maintained for the purposes of the law of Scotland which the Secretary of State specifies by order as corresponding to the children's barred list.

PART II ADULTS' BARRED LIST

Automatic inclusion

I417
1 This paragraph applies to a person if any of the criteria prescribed for the purposes of this paragraph is satisfied in relation to the person.
2 If DBS is satisfied that this paragraph applies to a person, it must include the person in the adults’ barred list.

Inclusion subject to consideration of representations

I428
1 This paragraph applies to a person if any of the criteria prescribed for the purposes of this paragraph is satisfied in relation to the person.
2 Sub-paragraph (4) applies if it appears to DBS that—
a this paragraph applies to a person, and
b the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults.
4 DBS must give the person the opportunity to make representations as to why the person should not be included in the adults' barred list.
5 Sub-paragraph (6) applies if—
a the person does not make representations before the end of any time prescribed for the purpose, or
b the duty in sub-paragraph (4) does not apply by virtue of paragraph 16(2).
6 If DBS
a is satisfied that this paragraph applies to the person, and
b has reason to believe that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults,
it must include the person in the list.
7 Sub-paragraph (8) applies if the person makes representations before the end of any time prescribed for the purpose.
8 If DBS
a is satisfied that this paragraph applies to the person,
b has reason to believe that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults, and
c is satisfied that it is appropriate to include the person in the adults' barred list,
it must include the person in the list.

Behaviour

I439
1 This paragraph applies to a person if—
a it appears to DBS that the person
i has (at any time) engaged in relevant conduct, and
ii is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults,, and
b DBS proposes to include him in the adults' barred list.
2 DBS must give the person the opportunity to make representations as to why he should not be included in the adults' barred list.
3 DBS must include the person in the adults' barred list if—
a it is satisfied that the person has engaged in relevant conduct
aa it has reason to believe that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults,, and
b it is satisfied that it is appropriate to include the person in the list.
I4410
1 For the purposes of paragraph 9 relevant conduct is—
a conduct which endangers a vulnerable adult or is likely to endanger a vulnerable adult;
b conduct which, if repeated against or in relation to a vulnerable adult, would endanger that adult or would be likely to endanger him;
c conduct involving sexual material relating to children (including possession of such material);
d conduct involving sexually explicit images depicting violence against human beings (including possession of such images), if it appears to DBS that the conduct is inappropriate;
e conduct of a sexual nature involving a vulnerable adult, if it appears to DBS that the conduct is inappropriate.
2 A person's conduct endangers a vulnerable adult if he—
a harms a vulnerable adult,
b causes a vulnerable adult to be harmed,
c puts a vulnerable adult at risk of harm,
d attempts to harm a vulnerable adult, or
e incites another to harm a vulnerable adult.
3 Sexual material relating to children” means—
a indecent images of children, or
b material (in whatever form) which portrays children involved in sexual activity and which is produced for the purposes of giving sexual gratification.
4 Image” means an image produced by any means, whether of a real or imaginary subject.
5 A person does not engage in relevant conduct merely by committing an offence prescribed for the purposes of this sub-paragraph.
6 For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(d) and (e), DBS must have regard to guidance issued by the Secretary of State as to conduct which is inappropriate.

Risk of harm

I4511
1 This paragraph applies to a person if—
a it appears to DBS that the person
i falls within sub-paragraph (4), and
ii is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults,, and
b DBS proposes to include him in the adults' barred list.
2 DBS must give the person the opportunity to make representations as to why he should not be included in the adults' barred list.
3 DBS must include the person in the adults' barred list if—
a it is satisfied that the person falls within sub-paragraph (4),
aa it has reason to believe that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults,and
b it is satisfied that it is appropriate to include the person in the list.
4 A person falls within this sub-paragraph if he may—
a harm a vulnerable adult,
b cause a vulnerable adult to be harmed,
c put a vulnerable adult at risk of harm,
d attempt to harm a vulnerable adult, or
e incite another to harm a vulnerable adult.

Restriction on inclusion

I4612
1 DBS must not include a person in the adults' barred list—
a only on a particular ground if a relevant Scottish authority has already considered whether the person should be included in a corresponding list on the same ground (whether or not it decided to include him in the list), or
b if, in accordance with such criteria as the Secretary of State specifies by order, it is more appropriate for the person's case to be considered by the relevant Scottish authority.
2 A relevant Scottish authority is such authority as the Secretary of State specifies by order as exercising for the purposes of the law of Scotland functions which correspond to those of DBS.
3 A corresponding list is a list maintained for the purposes of the law of Scotland which the Secretary of State specifies by order as corresponding to the adults' barred list.

C3C4PART III SUPPLEMENTARY

Procedure

I4713
1 DBSmust ensure that in respect of any information it receives in relation to an individual from whatever source or of whatever nature it considers whether the information is relevant to its consideration as to whether the individual should be included in each barred list.
2 Sub-paragraph (1) does not, without more, require DBS to give an individual the opportunity to make representations as to why he should not be included in a barred list.
I4814When an individual is included in a barred list DBS must take all reasonable steps to notify the individual of that fact.
I4915
1 The Secretary of State may, by regulations, make provision as to the procedure to be followed for the purposes of any decision DBS is required or authorised to take under this Schedule.
2 Such provision may include provision as to the time within which anything is to be done.

Representations

I5016
1 A person who is, by virtue of any provision of this Schedule, given an opportunity to make representations must have the opportunity to make representations in relation to all of the information on which DBS intends to rely in taking a decision under this Schedule.
2 Any requirement of this Schedule to give a person an opportunity to make representations does not apply if DBS does not know and cannot reasonably ascertain the whereabouts of the person.
3 The opportunity to make representations does not include the opportunity to make representations that findings of fact made by a competent body were wrongly made.
4 Findings of fact made by a competent body are findings of fact made in proceedings before one of the following bodies or any of its committees—
a the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland
b the Council of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland;
c the General Medical Council;
d the General Dental Council;
e the General Optical Council;
f the General Osteopathic Council;
g the General Chiropractic Council;
h the Nursing and Midwifery Council;
i the Health Professions Council;
j the Northern Ireland Social Care Council.
5 The Secretary of State may by order amend sub-paragraph (4) by inserting a paragraph or amending or omitting a paragraph for the time being contained in the sub-paragraph.
I5117
1 This paragraph applies to a person who is included in a barred list (except a person included in pursuance of paragraph 1 or 7) if, before he was included in the list, DBS was unable to ascertain his whereabouts.
2 This paragraph also applies to such a person if—
a he did not, before the end of any time prescribed for the purpose, make representations as to why he should not be included in the list, and
b DBS grants him permission to make such representations out of time.
3 If a person to whom this paragraph applies makes such representations after the prescribed time—
a DBS must consider the representations, and
b if it thinks that it is not appropriate for the person to be included in the list concerned, it must remove him from the list.
4 For the purposes of this paragraph, it is immaterial that any representations mentioned in sub-paragraph (3) relate to a time after the person was included in the list concerned.

Review

I5218
1 A person who is included in a barred list may apply to DBS for a review of his inclusion.
2 An application for a review may be made only with the permission of DBS.
3 A person may apply for permission only if—
a the application is made after the end of the minimum barred period, and
b in the prescribed period ending with the time when he applies for permission, he has made no other such application.
4 DBSmust not grant permission unless it thinks—
a that the person's circumstances have changed since he was included in the list or since he last applied for permission (as the case may be), and
b that the change is such that permission should be granted.
5 On a review of a person's inclusion, if DBSis satisfied that it is no longer appropriate for him to be included in the list it must remove him from it; otherwise it must dismiss the application.
6 The minimum barred period is the prescribed period beginning with such of the following as may be prescribed—
a the date on which the person was first included in the list;
b the date on which any criterion prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 1, 2, 7 or 8 is first satisfied;
c where the person is included in the list on the grounds that he has been convicted of an offence in respect of which a sentence of imprisonment or detention was imposed, the date of his release;
d the date on which the person made any representations as to why he should not be included in the list.
18A
1 Sub-paragraph (2) applies if a person's inclusion in a barred list is not subject to—
a a review under paragraph 18, or
b an application under that paragraph,
which has not yet been determined.
2 DBS may, at any time, review the person's inclusion in the list.
3 On any such review, DBS may remove the person from the list if, and only if, it is satisfied that, in the light of—
a information which it did not have at the time of the person's inclusion in the list,
b any change of circumstances relating to the person concerned, or
c any error by DBS ,
it is not appropriate for the person to be included in the list.

Information

I5319
1 DBS may require—
a any person who holds records of convictions or cautions for the use of police forces generally to provide to it any relevant information relating to a person to whom any of paragraphs 1 to 5 or 7 to 11 applies or appears to apply ;
b any person who holds such records to provide to it prescribed details of relevant matter (within the meaning of section 113A of the Police Act 1997 (c. 50)) relating to a person to whom any of those paragraphs applies or appears to apply ;
c the relevant chief officer to provide to it any such relevant information;
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2 For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(a), relevant information relating to a person is information which the person holding the records reasonably believes to be relevant in relation to the regulated activity concerned.
3 For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(c), relevant information relating to a person is information which the relevant chief officer reasonably believes to be relevant in relation to the regulated activity concerned.
4 DBS must pay to the appropriate police authority such fee as the Secretary of State thinks appropriate for information provided to DBS in accordance with sub-paragraph (1)(c).
5 For the purpose of deciding under this Schedule whether or not a person is included in a barred list DBS must not take account of relevant police information if the relevant chief officer thinks that it would not be in the interests of the prevention or detection of crime to disclose the information to the person.
6 In sub-paragraph (5) relevant police information is information F267...obtained by DBS in pursuance of subparagraph (1)(c) F122....
7 In this paragraph—
  • caution” has the same meaning as in section 126 of the Police Act 1997 (c. 50);
  • the relevant chief officer” means any chief officer of a police force who is identified by the Secretary of State for the purposes of this paragraph;
7A Subsections (10) and (11) of section 113B of the Police Act 1997 apply for the purposes of the definition of “the relevant chief officer” as they apply for the purposes of that section.
8 If DBS so requests, the Secretary of State must inform DBS who is the relevant chief officer in relation to a person.
I5420
1 The Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety may provide to DBS any information relating to a person which is held by that Department in connection with its functions under Part II or III of the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (Northern Ireland) Order 2003.
2 The Department of Education may provide to DBS any information relating to a person which is held by that Department in connection with its functions under Articles 70(2)(e)(iii) and 88A(2)(b)(iii) of the Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (NI 3).
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I5521 DBS must provide the Secretary of State with the prescribed information relating to a person if—
a it includes that person in a barred list;
b it is considering whether to include him in a barred list;
c it thinks that any of the criteria prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 1, 2, 7 or 8 is satisfied in relation to him and that the Secretary of State does not already have the information.
I5622 DBS must inform the Scottish Ministers if a person is included in a barred list.
I5723 DBS may—
a at the request of the Secretary of State provide him with such information relating to the exercise of its functions as DBS thinks may be relevant to the exercise by the Secretary of State of any of his functions;
b at the request of a Northern Ireland department provide it with such information relating to the exercise of DBS 's functions as DBS thinks may be relevant to the exercise by that Department of any of its functions.

Prescribed criteria

I5824
1 The criteria which may be prescribed for the purposes of paragraphs 1, 2, 7 and 8 are—
a that a person has been convicted of, or cautioned in relation to, an offence of a specified description;
b that an order of a specified description requiring the person to do or not to do anything has been made against him;
c that a person is included in a specified list maintained for the purposes of a country or territory outside the United Kingdom;
d that an order or direction of a specified description requiring the person to do or not to do anything has been made against him for the purposes of a country or territory outside the United Kingdom.
2 The power to specify offences for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1) includes power to specify offences under—
a the law of a country or territory outside Northern Ireland;
b section 70 of the Army Act 1955 (3 & 4 Eliz. 2 c. 18);
c section 70 of the Air Force Act 1955 (3 & 4 Eliz. 2 c. 19);
d section 42 of the Naval Discipline Act 1957 (c. 53);
e section 42 of the Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52).
3 The Secretary of State may specify a list for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(c) only if he thinks that inclusion in the list has a corresponding or similar effect to inclusion in a barred list.
4 For the purposes of determining whether any of the criteria is satisfied in relation to a person, ignore—
a any offence committed before he attained the age of 18;
b any order or direction made before that time.
5 The criteria which may be prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 1 or 2 must not consist only of circumstances in which the person has committed an offence against a child before the commencement of Article 6 if the court, having considered whether to make a disqualification order, decided not to.
6 In sub-paragraph (5)—
a the reference to an offence committed against a child must be construed in accordance with Chapter II of Part II of the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (NI 4);
b a disqualification order is an order under Article 23 or 24 of that Order.
7 For the purposes of sub-paragraph (4) an offence committed over a period of time must be treated as committed on the last day of the period.
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10 For the purposes of sub-paragraph (2)(a) in its application to an offence committed outside the British Islands the Secretary of State must not specify the offence unless—
a the conduct which constitutes the offence would, if carried out in Northern Ireland, amount to an offence under the law of Northern Ireland (the equivalent offence), and
b the equivalent offence is also specified for the purposes of paragraph 1, 2, 7 or 8 (as the case may be).
I5925
1 A court by or before which a person is convicted of an offence of a description specified for the purposes of paragraph 24(1)(a), or which makes an order of a description specified for the purposes of paragraph 24(1)(b), must inform the person at the time he is convicted or the order is made that DBS will or (as the case may be) “ may ” include him in the barred list concerned.
2 This paragraph does not apply to convictions by or before a court in a country or territory outside Northern Ireland.

F150SCHEDULE 2 

REGULATED ACTIVITY

Article 9

PART I REGULATED ACTIVITY RELATING TO CHILDREN

Regulated activity: general

I601
1 An activity is a regulated activity relating to children if—
a it is mentioned in paragraph 2(1), and
b except in the case of activities falling within sub-paragraph (1A), it is carried out frequently by the same person or the period condition is satisfied.
1A The following activities fall within this sub-paragraph—
a relevant personal care, and
b health care provided by, or under the direction or supervision of, a health care professional.
1B In this Part of this Schedule “relevant personal care” means—
a physical assistance which is given to a child who is in need of it by reason of illness or disability and is given in connection with eating or drinking (including the administration of parenteral nutrition),
b physical assistance which is given to a child who is in need of it by reason of age, illness or disability and is given in connection with—
i toileting (including in relation to the process of menstruation),
ii washing or bathing, or
iii dressing,
c the prompting (together with supervision) of a child, who is in need of it by reason of illness or disability, in relation to the performance of the activity of eating or drinking where the child is unable to make a decision in relation to performing such an activity without such prompting and supervision,
d the prompting (together with supervision) of a child, who is in need of it by reason of age, illness or disability, in relation to the performance of any of the activities listed in paragraph (b)(i) to (iii) where the child is unable to make a decision in relation to performing such an activity without such prompting and supervision,
e any form of training, instruction, advice or guidance which—
i relates to the performance of the activity of eating or drinking,
ii is given to a child who is in need of it by reason of illness or disability, and
iii does not fall within paragraph (c), or
f any form of training, instruction, advice or guidance which—
i relates to the performance of any of the activities listed in paragraph (b)(i) to (iii),
ii is given to a child who is in need of it by reason of age, illness or disability, and
iii does not fall within paragraph (d).
1C In this Part of this Schedule —
  • health care” includes all forms of health care provided for children, whether relating to physical or mental health and also includes palliative care for children and procedures that are similar to forms of medical or surgical care but are not provided for children in connection with a medical condition,
  • health care professional” means a person who is a member of a profession regulated by a body mentioned in section 25(3) of the National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002.
1D Any reference in this Part of this Schedule to health care provided by, or under the direction or supervision of, a health care professional includes a reference to first aid provided to a child by any person acting on behalf of an organisation established for the purpose of providing first aid.
2 An activity is a regulated activity relating to children if—
a it is carried out frequently by the same person or the period condition is satisfied,
b it is carried out in an establishment mentioned in paragraph 3(1),
c it is carried out by a person while engaging in any work falling within sub-paragraph (2A) or (2B) ,
d it is carried out for or in connection with the purposes of the establishment, and
e it gives that person the opportunity, in consequence of anything he is permitted or required to do in connection with the activity, to have contact with children.
2A Work falls within this sub-paragraph if it is any form of work for gain, other than any such work which—
a is undertaken in pursuance of a contract for the provision of occasional or temporary services, and
b is not an activity mentioned in paragraph 2(1) (disregarding paragraph 2(3A) and (3B)(b)).
2B Work falls within this sub-paragraph if it is any form of work which is not for gain, other than—
a any such work which—
i is carried out on a temporary or occasional basis, and
ii is not an activity mentioned in paragraph 2(1) (disregarding paragraph 2(3A) and (3B)(b)), or
b any such work which is, on a regular basis, subject to the day to day supervision of another person who is engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
2C The reference in sub-paragraph (2B)(b) to day to day supervision is a reference to such day to day supervision as is reasonable in all the circumstances for the purpose of protecting any children concerned.
3 Each of the following is a regulated activity relating to children—
a acting as a child minder on domestic premises;
b providing day care.
4 Any expression used both in sub-paragraph (3) and in Part XI of the Children Order has the meaning given by that Order.
5 It is a regulated activity relating to children to foster a child (as mentioned in Article 55).
6 The exercise of a function of a children’s court guardian appointed under Article 60 of the Children Order is a regulated activity relating to children.
6A The exercise of a function of a controller appointed in respect of a child under Article 101 of the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (NI 4) is a regulated activity relating to children.
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7A The exercise of a function under Article 130 of the Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995, so far as it gives the person exercising the function the opportunity, in consequence of anything the person is permitted or required to do in the exercise of that function, to have contact with children is a regulated activity relating to children.
8 The exercise of a function of any of the following so far as it gives the person exercising the function the opportunity, in consequence of anything the person is permitted or required to do in the exercise of that function, to have contact with children is a regulated activity relating to children—
a an inspector appointed under Article 102 of the Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1986;
b the Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland;
c RQIA.
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12 Any activity which consists in or involves on a regular basis the day to day management or supervision of a person carrying out an activity mentioned in sub-paragraph (1), (2), (6), (7A) or (8) is a regulated activity relating to children.
13 Any activity which consists in or involves on a regular basis the day to day management or supervision of a person who would be carrying out an activity mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) or (2) but for the exclusion for supervised activity in paragraph 2(3A) or (3B)(b) or sub-paragraph (2B)(b) above is a regulated activity relating to children.

Activities

I612
1 The activities referred to in paragraph 1(1) are—
a any form of teaching, training or instruction of children, unless the teaching, training or instruction is merely incidental to teaching, training or instruction of persons who are not children;
b any form of care for or supervision of children, unless the care or supervision is merely incidental to care for or supervision of persons who are not children;
c any form of advice or guidance provided wholly or mainly for children, if the advice or guidance relates to their physical, emotional or educational well-being;
F132d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
e moderating a public electronic interactive communication service which is likely to be used wholly or mainly by children;
f driving a vehicle which is being used only for the purpose of conveying children and any person supervising or caring for the children pursuant to arrangements made in prescribed circumstances.
2 Sub-paragraph (1)(a), (b), and (c) do not include—
a teaching, training or instruction provided to a child in the course of his employment;
b care for or supervision of a child in the course of his employment;
c advice or guidance provided for a child in the course of his employment;
F54d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Sub-paragraph (2) does not apply if—
a the child has not attained the age of 16, and
b the activity is carried out by a person in respect of whom arrangements exist principally for that purpose.
3A Sub-paragraph (1)(a) does not include any form of teaching, training or instruction of children which is, on a regular basis, subject to the day to day supervision of another person who is engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
3B Sub-paragraph (1)(b)—
a does not include any health care provided otherwise than by (or under the direction or supervision of) a health care professional, and
b does not, except in the case of relevant personal care or of health care provided by (or under the direction or supervision of) a health care professional, include any form of care for or supervision of children which is, on a regular basis, subject to the day to day supervision of another person who is engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
3C The references in sub-paragraphs (3A) and (3B)(b) to day to day supervision are references to such day to day supervision as is reasonable in all the circumstances for the purpose of protecting any children concerned.
3D Sub-paragraph (1)(c) does not include any legal advice.
4 For the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(e) a person moderates a public electronic interactive communication service if, for the purpose of protecting children, he has any function relating to—
a monitoring the content of matter which forms any part of the service,
b removing matter from, or preventing the addition of matter to, the service, or
c controlling access to, or use of, the service.
5 But a person does not moderate a public electronic interactive communications service as mentioned in sub-paragraph (4)(b) or (c) unless he has—
a access to the content of the matter;
b contact with users of the service.
6 In sub-paragraph (2) employment includes any form of work which is carried out under the supervision or control of another, whether or not the person carrying it out is paid for doing so.

Establishments

I623
1 The establishments referred to in paragraph 1(2)F45. . . are—
a an educational institution which is exclusively or mainly for the provision of full-time education to children;
b a nursery school within the meaning of the Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (NI 3);
bb premises which are used for the provision of education by the Education Authority or on its behalf, which do not fall within paragraph (a) or (b);
c a hospital which is exclusively or mainly for the reception and treatment of children;
d an institution which is exclusively or mainly for the detention of children;
e a children's home (within the meaning of Article 9 of the 2003 Order);
f relevant childcare premises.
2 Relevant childcare premises are any part of premises on which a person acts as child minder or provides day care in respect of which he must be registered under Article 118 of the Children Order.
3 But premises on which a person acts as child minder or provides day care are not relevant childcare premises if the premises are the home of a parent of at least one child to whom the day care or child minding is provided.
4 For the purposes of paragraph (3) “parent” includes any person who has parental responsibility for a child or who has care of a child.
5 Parental responsibility” has the same meaning as in the Children Order.

Positions

F88I634. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I645A person who is part of a group in relation to which another (P) engages in regulated activity relating to children does not engage in regulated activity only because he assists P or does anything on behalf of or under the direction of P which, but for this paragraph, would amount to engaging in regulated activity relating to children.

Guidance

5A
1 The Secretary of State must give guidance for the purpose of assisting regulated activity providers and personnel suppliers in deciding whether supervision is of such a kind that, as a result of paragraph 1(2B)(b), 2(3A) or 2(3B)(b), the person being supervised would not be engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
2 The Secretary of State must publish guidance given under this paragraph.
3 A regulated activity provider or a personnel supplier must, in exercising any functions under this Order, have regard to guidance for the time being given under this paragraph.

Exceptions

I656The Secretary of State may, by order, provide that in such circumstances as are specified an activity which is a regulated activity in relation to children is not to be treated as a regulated activity.

F150PART II REGULATED ACTIVITY RELATING TO VULNERABLE ADULTS

I667
1 Each of the following is a regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults—
a the provision to an adult of health care by, or under the direction or supervision of, a health care professional,
b the provision to an adult of relevant personal care,
c the provision by a social care worker of relevant social work to an adult who is a client or potential client,
d the provision of assistance in relation to general household matters to an adult who is in need of it by reason of age, illness or disability,
e any relevant assistance in the conduct of an adult's own affairs,
f the conveying by persons of a prescribed description in such circumstances as may be prescribed of adults who need to be conveyed by reason of age, illness or disability,
g such activities—
i involving, or connected with, the provision of health care or relevant personal care to adults, and
ii not falling within any of the above paragraphs,
as are of a prescribed description.
2 Health care includes all forms of health care provided for individuals, whether relating to physical or mental health and also includes palliative care and procedures that are similar to forms of medical or surgical care but are not provided in connection with a medical condition.
3 A health care professional is a person who is a member of a profession regulated by a body mentioned in section 25(3) of the National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002.
3A Any reference in this Part of this Schedule to health care provided by, or under the direction or supervision of, a health care professional includes a reference to first aid provided to an adult by any person acting on behalf of an organisation established for the purpose of providing first aid.
3B Relevant personal care means—
a physical assistance, given to a person who is in need of it by reason of age, illness or disability, in connection with—
i eating or drinking (including the administration of parenteral nutrition),
ii toileting (including in relation to the process of menstruation),
iii washing or bathing,
iv dressing,
v oral care, or
vi the care of skin, hair or nails,
b the prompting, together with supervision, of a person who is in need of it by reason of age, illness or disability in relation to the performance of any of the activities listed in paragraph (a) where the person is unable to make a decision in relation to performing such an activity without such prompting and supervision, or
c any form of training, instruction, advice or guidance which—
i relates to the performance of any of the activities listed in paragraph (a),
ii is given to a person who is in need of it by reason of age, illness or disability, and
iii does not fall within paragraph (b).
3C Relevant social work has the meaning given by section 2(4) of the Health and Personal Social Services Act (Northern Ireland) 2001 and social care worker means a person who is a social care worker by virtue of section 2(2)(a) of that Act.
3D Assistance in relation to general household matters is day to day assistance in relation to the running of the household of the person concerned where the assistance is the carrying out of one or more of the following activities on behalf of that person—
a managing the person's cash,
b paying the person's bills,
c shopping.
3E Relevant assistance in the conduct of a person's own affairs is anything done on behalf of the person by virtue of—
a an enduring power of attorney (within the meaning of the Enduring Powers of Attorney (Northern Ireland) Order 1987 (NI 16)) in respect of the person which is—
i registered in accordance with that Order, or
ii the subject of an application to be so registered,
b an order made under Article 99 or 101 of the Mental Health (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (NI 4) by the High Court in relation to the person or the person's property or affairs, or
c the appointment of a representative to receive payments on behalf of the person in pursuance of regulations made under the Social Security Administration (Northern Ireland) Act 1992.
F924 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Any activity which consists in or involves on a regular basis the day to day management or supervision of a person carrying out an activity mentioned in sub-paragraph (1) F67...or (6) is a regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults.
6 The exercise of a function of the following so far as it gives the person exercising the function the opportunity, in consequence of anything the person is permitted or required to do in the exercise of that function, to have contact with vulnerable adults, is a regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults—
a the Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland;
b RQIA.
7 F49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8 F50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1639 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 A person who is part of a group in relation to which another (P) engages in regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults does not engage in regulated activity only because he assists P or does anything on behalf of or under the direction of P which, but for this sub-paragraph, would amount to engaging in regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults.
F74I678. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I689The Secretary of State may, by order, provide that in such circumstances as are specified an activity which is a regulated activity in relation to vulnerable adults is not to be treated as a regulated activity.

PART III THE PERIOD CONDITION

I6910
1 The period condition is satisfied if the person carrying out the activity does so at any time on more than three days in any period of 30 days.
2 In relation to an activity that falls within paragraph 2(1)(a), (b) or (c) F127..., the period condition is also satisfied if—
a the person carrying out the activity does so at any time between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m, and
b the activity gives the person the opportunity to have face-to-face contact with children F265....

F159SCHEDULE 3 

APPROPRIATE VERIFICATION

Article 15

F159PART I DEFAULT POSITION

F1591. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1592. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1593. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1594. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F159PART II PRESCRIBED VERIFICATION

F1595. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1596. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1597. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F159PART III PRESCRIBED VERIFICATION

F1598. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F1599. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F15910. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F159PART IV DEFINITIONS AND POWER TO AMEND

F15911. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F15912. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F15913. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F15914. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F266SCHEDULE 4 

EMPLOYMENT BUSINESSES: FAILURE TO CHECK

Article 16

F266Offences

F2661. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F2662. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F266Defences

F2663. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F266Modified meaning of regulated activity

F2664. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F266Power to amend paragraph 2(1)(c)

F2665. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F266Offence: acting for P etc

F2666. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCHEDULE 5 

BARRING INFORMATION

Article 32

I701This is the table referred to in Articles 32A and 32B
Column 1Column 2
1Person who permits, or is considering whether to permit, B to engage in regulated activity relating to children

Children
2Person who permits, or is considering whether to permit, B to engage in regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults

Vulnerable adults
F104. . .F104. . .
F104. . .F104. . .
5Personnel supplier in connection with the supply, or possible supply, of B to another person for B to engage in regulated activity relating to children

Children
6Personnel supplier in connection with the supply, or possible supply, of B to another person for B to engage in regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults

Vulnerable adult
F231. . .F231. . .
F231. . .F231. . .
9Person who has parental responsibility for a child and is considering whether B is suitable to engage in regulated activity in relation to the child, but not if B is permitted to do so by an independent regulated activity provider

Children
10Parent who is considering whether B should be a private foster parent (within the meaning of Article 55 in relation to his child

Children
11Person (except the parent of a child to be fostered) making or who has made arrangements for another to foster a child who is considering whether B is suitable to live in premises in which the child is fostered

Children
12An authority (within the meaning of the Children Order) in the exercise of functions under Article 108 of that Order considering whether B is suitable—
a to foster a child privately (within the meaning of that Order);
b to live in premises in which a child is so fostered

Children
13Person who is considering whether B is suitable to engage in regulated activity in relation to a vulnerable adult who is a friend or family member of the person, but not if B is permitted to do so by an independent regulated activity provider

Vulnerable adults
14Person who carries on an adult placement scheme and is considering whether B is suitable to live in premises in which an adult is provided with accommodation as part of the scheme

Vulnerable adults
15Person who is permitting, or considering whether to permit, B to have access to health or educational records relating to a chil

Children
16Person who is permitting, or considering whether to permit, B to have access to health records relating to vulnerable adults

Vulnerable adults
F177. . .F177. . .
18Person who is permitting, or is considering whether to permit, B to engage in an activity in respect of which financial resources are provided pursuant to Article 4(2)(a) of the Further Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 (NI 15) or section 1 of the Employment and Training Act (Northern Ireland) 1950 (c. 29), if engaging in the activity gives B the opportunity to have contact with children

Children
F157. . .F157. . .
I712The Secretary of State may by order amend this Schedule .
3
1 In entries 1 and 5 in the table the reference to regulated activity must be construed by disregarding sub-paragraph (2) of paragraph 2 of Schedule 2 if the activity—
a relates to a child who has not attained the age of 16, or
F168b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 In entries 1, 2, 5, 6, 9 and 13 in the table the reference to regulated activity includes a reference to an activity which would be a regulated activity if—
a it were carried out frequently, or
b it were not merely incidental to another activity.
F2473 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4Parental responsibility has the same meaning as in the Children Order.
5A regulated activity provider is an independent regulated activity provider unless it is a company wholly owned by B.
6An adult placement scheme is a scheme—
a under which an individual agrees with the person carrying on the scheme to provide accommodation, in the home in which the individual ordinarily resides, to an adult who is in need of it, and
b in respect of which a requirement to register arises under Article 12 of the 2003 Order.

SCHEDULE 6 

TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

Article 59

Advice by DBS

1
1 DBS must provide the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety with such advice as it requests in connection with any decision in relation to the inclusion of a person in a list kept under Article 3 or 35 of the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (NI 4).
2 DBS must provide the Department of Education with such advice as it requests in connection with any decision in relation to the inclusion of a person in a list kept for the purposes of Article 70(2)(e)(iii) or 88A(2)(b)(iii) of the Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (NI 3).

Existing restrictions relating to children

I722
1 This paragraph applies to a person who is—
a included in the list kept under Article 3 of the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (NI 4) (individuals considered unsuitable to work with children);
b disqualified from working with children by virtue of an order of the court under Article 23 or 24 of that Order;
c included in the list kept under Article 70(2)(e)(iii) or 88A(2)(b)(iii) of the Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (NI 3) (prohibition from teaching etc).
2 The Secretary of State may, by order, make such provision as he thinks appropriate—
a requiring DBS to include the person in the children's barred list;
b requiring DBS to consider including the person in the children's barred list;
c as to circumstances in which the person may make representations to DBS and the time at which such representations may be made;
d modifying the provisions of this Order so as to enable the person to engage in regulated activity of such description as is specified in the order in such circumstances as are so specified;
e modifying anything done under paragraph 15 or in paragraphs 16 to 21 of Schedule 1 in connection with DBS's consideration of any matter relating to the person.
3 An order under this paragraph may contain provision—
a enabling the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland to make determinations on an application by a person who has ceased to be subject to a decision under Article 70(2)(e)(iii) of the Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (NI 3) in relation to his eligibility for registration under Article 35 of the Education (Northern Ireland) Order 1998 (NI 13);
b for the Secretary of State to prescribe by regulations the procedure in relation to an application as mentioned in paragraph (a).

Existing restrictions relating to vulnerable adults

I733
1 This paragraph applies to a person who is included in the list kept under Article 35 of the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (NI 14) (individuals considered unsuitable to work with certain adults).
2 The Secretary of State may, by order, make such provision as he thinks appropriate—
a requiring DBSto include the person in the adults' barred list;
b requiring DBS to consider including the person in the adults' barred list;
c as to circumstances in which the person may make representations to DBS and the time at which such representations may be made;
d modifying the provisions of this Order so as to enable the person to engage in regulated activity of such description as is specified in the order in such circumstances as are so specified;
e modifying anything done under paragraph 15 or in paragraphs 16 to 21 of Schedule 1 in connection with DBS's consideration of any matter relating to the person.

Existing restrictions: supplementary

I744An order under paragraph 2 or 3 may—
a modify any criminal offence created by this Order;
b create any new criminal offence,
but the penalty for an offence created by virtue of this paragraph must not exceed level 5 on the standard scale.

F171..........

F1715. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SCHEDULE 7 

AMENDMENTS

Article 60

The Children (Northern Ireland) Order 1995(NI 2)

1
1 In Article 109 (persons disqualified from being private foster parents) after paragraph (3) insert—
.
2 In Article 122 (persons disqualified for registration in respect of child minding and day care), after paragraph (2)(f) insert—
.

The Education and Libraries (Northern Ireland) Order 1986 (NI 3)

2
1 In Article 70(2)(e) (regulations for prohibiting or restricting employment of teachers) for the words from “(i) on medical grounds” to the end substitute “ on medical grounds, on grounds of misconduct or on educational grounds ”.
2 In Article 88A(2)(b) (regulations for prohibiting or restricting employment of non-teaching staff) for the words from “(i) on medical grounds” to the end substitute “ on medical grounds or on grounds of misconduct ”.

The Police Act 1997 (c. 50)

3In section 126 after subsection (2) add—
.

The Data Protection Act 1998 (c. 29)

4
1 In section 56 (prohibition of requirement as to production of certain records) in the table in subsection (6) after “the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006” (where it twice occurs) insert “ or the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 ”.
2 In section 75 (commencement etc.) in subsection (4A)—
a in paragraph (a) after “the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006” insert “ or the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 ”; and
b in paragraph (b) after “that Act” insert “ or that Order ”.

The Health and Personal Social Services Act (Northern Ireland) 2001(c. 3)

5In section 5 after subsection (3) add—

I76SCHEDULE 8 

REPEALS

Article 60

Short TitleExtent of repeal
The Police Act 1997 (c. 50)Sections 113C to 113F.
The Criminal Justice and Courts Services Act 2000 (c. 43)Sections 35 and 36.
The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (NI 4)The whole Order.
The Health and Personal Social Services (Quality, Improvement and Regulation) (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (NI 9)In Schedule 4, the amendments to the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (Northern Ireland) Order 2003.
The Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15)In Schedule 14, paragraph 2.

Footnotes

  1. C1
    Art. 8 applied (16.6.2008) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Transitional Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2008 (S.R. 2008/200), art. 3(6)
  2. C2
    Art. 8 applied (16.6.2008) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Transitional Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2008 (S.R. 2008/200), art. 5(6)
  3. C3
    Sch. 1 Pt. III modified (16.6.2008) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Transitional Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2008 (S.R. 2008/200), art. 3(5)
  4. C4
    Sch. 1 Pt. III modified (16.6.2008) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Transitional Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2008 (S.R. 2008/200), art. 5(5)
  5. P1
    Art. 1(3) power partly exercised: different dates appointed for specified provisions by S.R. 2008/127, arts. 3, 4;
    29.5.2008 appointed for specified provisions by S.R. 2008/233, arts. 3, 4, 5;
    13.3.2009 appointed for specified provisions by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3;
    12.10.2009 appointed for specified provisions by S.R. 2009/304, art. 3;
    12.10.2009 appointed for specified provisions by S.R. 2009/346, arts. 3, 4;
    7.4.2010 appointed for specified provisions by S.R. 2010/145, arts. 2, 3
  6. I1
    Art. 6 wholly in operation; art. 6 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 6(2)(3)(4)(5) in operation for certain purposes at 14.3.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 3(a)(b)(c); art. 6 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); art. 6(2)(3)(4) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(v), art. 5(n); art. 6 in operation for certain purposes at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(a); art. 6 in operation at 12.10.2009 insofar as not already in operation by S.R. 2009/346, art. 3, Sch.
  7. I2
    Art. 7 wholly in operation; art. 7 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 7(2)(b)(3)(b) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 5(a); art. 7 in operation at 12.10.2009 insofar as not already in operation by S.R. 2009/346, art. 3, Sch.
  8. I3
    Art. 8 wholly in operation at 29.5.2008; art. 8 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 8 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(b); art. 8 in operation at 29.5.2008 insofar as not already in operation by S.R. 2008/233, art. 3(a)
  9. I4
    Art. 9 wholly in operation; art. 9 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 9(1)(2) in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(c); art. 9(1)(2)(3)(4) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(w), art. 5(b); art. 9 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(b)
  10. I5
    Art. 10 wholly in operation; art. 10 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 10 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(d); art. 10(12) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 5(c); art. 10 in operation for certain purposes at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(2)(a); art. 10 in operation at 12.10.2009 insofar as not already in operation by S.R. 2009/346, art. 3, Sch.
  11. I6
    Art. 15 partly in operation; art. 15 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 15(2) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(a)
  12. I7
    Art. 16 partly in operation; art. 16 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 16(1)(2) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(y), art. 5(d)(q)
  13. I8
    Art. 17 partly in operation; art. 17 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 17(1)(5) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(b)
  14. I9
    Art. 18 partly in operation; art. 18 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 18(1)(2)(3) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(c)
  15. I10
    Art. 32 partly in operation; art. 32 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 32(7)(8) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(f)
  16. I11
    Art. 33 partly in operation; art. 33 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 33(6) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 5(e)
  17. I12
    Art. 34 partly in operation; art. 34 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 34(10) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(g)
  18. I13
    Art. 35 partly in operation; art. 35 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 35(3)(4)(b) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(h)
  19. I14
    Art. 37 wholly in operation; art. 37 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 37(1) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(i); art. 37 in operation at 12.10.2009 in so far as it is not already in operation by S.R. 2009/346, art. 3, Sch.
  20. I15
    Art. 38 wholly in operation; art. 38 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 38(1)(2)(3) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(j); art. 38 in operation at 12.10.2009 in so far as it is not already in operation by S.R. 2009/346, art. 3, Sch.
  21. I16
    Art. 39 wholly in operation; art. 39 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 39 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(e); art. 39(2) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(k); art. 39 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(c)
  22. I17
    Art. 40 wholly in operation; art. 40 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 40 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(f); art. 40 in operation for certain purposes at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(2)(e); art. 40 in operation at 12.10.2009 in so far as it is not already in operation by S.R. 2009/346, art. 3, Sch.
  23. I18
    Art. 41 wholly in operation; art. 41 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 41(1)(5) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(l); art. 41 in operation at 12.10.2009 in so far as it is not already in operation by S.R. 2009/346, art. 3, Sch.
  24. I19
    Art. 42 wholly in operation; art. 42 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 42 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(g); art. 42(2) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(m); art. 42 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(d)
  25. I20
    Art. 43 wholly in operation; art. 43 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 43(1)(5)(8) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(n), art. 5(f); art. 43(7) in operation for certain purposes at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(e); art. 43 in operation at 12.10.2009 in so far as it is not already in operation by S.R. 2009/346, art. 3, Sch.
  26. I21
    Art. 44 wholly in operation; art. 44 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 44 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(h); art. 44(2) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(o); art. 44 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(e)
  27. I22
    Art. 45 partly in operation; art. 45 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 45(3)-(5) in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(i); art. 45(7) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 5(g)
  28. I23
    Art. 46 partly in operation; art. 46 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 46(6)(7) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(p), art. 5(h)
  29. I24
    Art. 47 wholly in operation; art. 47 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 47(1)(5)(9) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(q), art. 5(i); art. 47(7) in operation for certain purposes at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(f); art. 47 in operation at 12.10.2009 in so far as it is not already in operation by S.R. 2009/346, art. 3, Sch.
  30. I25
    Art. 48 wholly in operation; art. 48 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 48 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(j); art. 48(1)(a)(2) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(r); art. 48 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(f)
  31. I26
    Art. 49 partly in operation; art. 49 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 49(6)(7) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(s), art. 5(j)
  32. I27
    Art. 50 partly in operation; art. 50 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 50(6)(7)(8) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(t), art. 5(k)
  33. I28
    Art. 51 partly in operation; art. 51 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 51(6)(7)(8) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(u), art. 5(l)
  34. I29
    Art. 52 partly in operation; art. 52 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 52 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(k)
  35. I30
    Art. 53 wholly in operation; art. 53 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 53 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(l); art. 53 in operation at 12.10.2009 in so far as it is not already in operation by S.R. 2009/346, art. 3, Sch.
  36. I31
    Art. 55 wholly in operation; art. 55 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 55 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(m); art. 55 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(g)
  37. I32
    Art. 56 wholly in operation; art. 56 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 56(1)(2) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 5(m); art. 56 in operation at 12.10.2009 in so far as it is not already in operation by S.R. 2009/346, art. 3, Sch.
  38. I33
    Art. 59 wholly in operation at 14.4.2008; art. 59 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 59 in operation for certain purposes at 14.3.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 3(d); art. 59 in operation at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(o)
  39. I34
    Art. 60 partly in operation; art. 60 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 60(1) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 3(c); art. 60 in operation for certain purposes at 12.10.2009 by S.R. 2009/304, art. 3(c); art. 60 in operation for certain purposes at 12.10.2009 by S.R. 2009/346, art. 3, Sch.; art. 60(2) in operation for certain purposes at 12.10.2009 by S.R. 2009/346, art. 4; art. 60(2) in operation for certain purposes at 7.4.2010 by S.R. 2010/145, art. 3
  40. I35
    Sch. 1 para. 1 wholly in operation; Sch. 1 para. 1 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 1 para. 1(1) in operation for certain purposes at 14.3.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 3(e); Sch. 1 para. 1 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); Sch. 1 para. 1 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(i)
  41. I36
    Sch. 1 para. 2 wholly in operation; Sch. 1 para. 2 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 1 para. 2(1) in operation for certain purposes at 14.3.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 3(e); Sch. 1 para. 2 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); Sch. 1 para. 2 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(i)
  42. I37
    Sch. 1 para. 3 wholly in operation; Sch. 1 para. 3 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 1 para. 3 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); Sch. 1 para. 3 in operati9on at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(i)
  43. I38
    Sch. 1 para. 4 wholly in operation; Sch. 1 para. 4 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 1 para. 4 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); Sch. 1 para. 4(1)-(4) and (6) in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(i); Sch. 1 para. 4(5) in operation at 12.10.2009 in so far as it is not already in operation by S.R. 2009/346, art. 3, Sch.
  44. I39
    Sch. 1 para. 5 wholly in operation; Sch. 1 para. 5 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 1 para. 5 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); Sch. 1 para. 5 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(i)
  45. I40
    Sch. 1 para. 6 wholly in operation; Sch. 1 para. 6 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 1 para. 6 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); Sch. 1 para. 6(1)(b)(2)(3) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 5(n); Sch. 1 para. 6 in operation at 12.10.2009 in so far as it is not already in operation by S.R. 2009/346, art. 3, Sch.
  46. I41
    Sch. 1 para. 7 wholly in operation; Sch. 1 para. 7 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 1 para. 7(1) in operation for certain purposes at 14.3.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 3(e); Sch. 1 para. 7 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); Sch. 1 para. 7 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(i)
  47. I42
    Sch. 1 para. 8 wholly in operation; Sch. 1 para. 8 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 1 para. 8(1) in operation for certain purposes at 14.3.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 3(e); Sch. 1 para. 8 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); Sch. 1 para. 8 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(i)
  48. I43
    Sch. 1 para. 9 wholly in operation; Sch. 1 para. 9 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 1 para. 9 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); Sch. 1 para. 9 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(i)
  49. I44
    Sch. 1 para. 10 wholly in operation; Sch. 1 para. 10 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 1 para. 10 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); Sch. 1 para. 10(1)-(4) and (6) in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(i); Sch. 1 para. 10(5) in operation at 12.10.2009 in so far as it is not already in operation by S.R. 2009/346, art. 3, Sch.
  50. I45
    Sch. 1 para. 11 wholly in operation; Sch. 1 para. 11 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 1 para. 11 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); Sch. 1 para. 11 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(i)
  51. I46
    Sch. 1 para. 12 wholly in operation; Sch. 1 para. 12 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 1 para. 12 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); Sch. 1 para. 12(1)(b)(2)(3) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 5(n); Sch. 1 para. 12 in operation at 12.10.2009 in so far as it is not already in operation by S.R. 2009/346, art. 3, Sch.
  52. I47
    Sch. 1 para. 13 wholly in operation; Sch. 1 para. 13 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 1 para. 13 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); Sch. 1 para. 13 in operation at 12.10.2009 in so far as it is not already in operation by S.R. 2009/346, art. 3, Sch.
  53. I48
    Sch. 1 para. 14 wholly in operation; Sch. 1 para. 14 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 1 para. 14 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); Sch. 1 para. 14 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(i)
  54. I49
    Sch. 1 para. 15 wholly in operation; Sch. 1 para. 15 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 1 para. 15(1)(2) in operation at 14.3.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 3(f); Sch. 1 para. 15 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); Sch. 1 para. 15 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(i)
  55. I50
    Sch. 1 para. 16 wholly in operation; Sch. 1 para. 16 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 1 para. 16 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); Sch. 1 para. 16(5) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 5(n); Sch. 1 para. 16 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(i)
  56. I51
    Sch. 1 para. 17 wholly in operation; Sch. 1 para. 17 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 1 para. 17 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); Sch. 1 para. 17 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(i)
  57. I52
    Sch. 1 para. 18 wholly in operation; Sch. 1 para. 18 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 1 para. 18(3)(b)(6) in operation at 14.3.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 3(f); Sch. 1 para. 18 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); Sch. 1 para. 18 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(i)
  58. I53
    Sch. 1 para. 19 wholly in operation; Sch. 1 para. 19 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 1 para. 19 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); Sch. 1 para. 19(1)(b) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(v); Sch. 1 para. 19 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(i)
  59. I54
    Sch. 1 para. 20 wholly in operation; Sch. 1 para. 20 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 1 para. 20 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); Sch. 1 para. 20 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(i)
  60. I55
    Sch. 1 para. 21 partly in operation; Sch. 1 para. 21 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 1 para. 21 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); Sch. 1 para. 21 in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(v); Sch. 1 para. 21(a) in operation at 12.10.2009 in so far as it is not already in operation by S.R. 2009/346, art. 3, Sch.
  61. I56
    Sch. 1 para. 22 wholly in operation; Sch. 1 para. 22 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 1 para. 22 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); Sch. 1 para. 22 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(i)
  62. I57
    Sch. 1 para. 23 wholly in operation; Sch. 1 para. 23 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 1 para. 23 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); Sch. 1 para. 23 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(i)
  63. I58
    Sch. 1 para. 24 partly in operation; Sch. 1 para. 24 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 1 para. 24(1)(2)(9) in operation at 14.3.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 3(f); Sch. 1 para. 24 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); Sch. 1 para. 24(3)-(7) in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(i)
  64. I59
    Sch. 1 para. 25 wholly in operation; Sch. 1 para. 25 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 1 para. 25 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(a); Sch. 1 para. 25 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(i)
  65. I60
    Sch. 2 para. 1 wholly in operation; Sch. 2 para. 1 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 2 para. 1 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(c); Sch. 2 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(b)
  66. I61
    Sch. 2 para. 2 wholly in operation; Sch. 2 para. 2 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 2 para. 2 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(c); Sch. 2 para. 2(1)(f) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(w); Sch. 2 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(b)
  67. I62
    Sch. 2 para. 3 wholly in operation; Sch. 2 para. 3 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 2 para. 3 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(c); Sch. 2 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(b)
  68. I63
    Sch. 2 para. 4 wholly in operation; Sch. 2 para. 4 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 2 para. 4 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(c); Sch. 2 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(b)
  69. I64
    Sch. 2 para. 5 wholly in operation; Sch. 2 para. 5 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 2 para. 5 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(c); Sch. 2 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(b)
  70. I65
    Sch. 2 para. 6 wholly in operation; Sch. 2 para. 6 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 2 para. 6 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(c); Sch. 2 para. 6 in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 5(o); Sch. 2 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(b)
  71. I66
    Sch. 2 para. 7 wholly in operation; Sch. 2 para. 7 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 2 para. 7 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(c); Sch. 2 para. 7(1)(f) in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(w); Sch. 2 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(b)
  72. I67
    Sch. 2 para. 8 wholly in operation; Sch. 2 para. 8 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 2 para. 8 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(c); Sch. 2 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(b)
  73. I68
    Sch. 2 para. 9 wholly in operation; Sch. 2 para. 9 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 2 para. 9 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(c); Sch. 2 para. 9 in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 5(o); Sch. 2 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(b)
  74. I69
    Sch. 2 para. 10 wholly in operation; Sch. 2 para. 10 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 2 para. 10 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(c); Sch. 2 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(b)
  75. I70
    Sch. 5 para. 1 partly in operation; Sch. 5 para. 1 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 5 para. 1 in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 4(z)
  76. I71
    Sch. 5 para. 2 partly in operation; Sch. 5 para. 2 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 5 para. 2 in operation for certain purposes at 29.5.2008 by S.R. 2008/233, art. 5(r)
  77. I72
    Sch. 6 para. 2 wholly in operation at 14.4.2008; Sch. 6 para. 2 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 6 para. 2 in operation for certain purposes at 14.3.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 3(d); Sch. 6 para. 2 wholly in operation at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(o)
  78. I73
    Sch. 6 para. 3 wholly in operation at 14.4.2008; Sch. 6 para. 3 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 6 para. 3 in operation for certain purposes at 14.3.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 3(d); Sch. 6 para. 3 wholly in operation at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(o)
  79. I74
    Sch. 6 para. 4 wholly in operation at 14.4.2008; Sch. 6 para. 4 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 6 para. 4 in operation for certain purposes at 14.3.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 3(d); Sch. 6 para. 4 wholly in operation at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(o)
  80. I75
    Art. 57 wholly in operation; art. 57 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); art. 57 in operation for certain purposes at 14.4.2008 by S.R. 2008/127, art. 4(n); art. 57 in operation at 13.3.2009 by S.R. 2009/41, art. 3(1)(h)
  81. I76
    Sch. 8 partly in operation; Sch. 8 not in operation at date of making see art. 1(3); Sch. 8 in operation for certain purposes at 12.10.2009 by S.R. 2009/304, art. 3(b); Sch. 8 in operation for certain purposes at 12.10.2009 by S.R. 2009/346, arts. 3, 4, Sch. (with arts. 5, 6, 7); Sch. 8 in operation for certain purposes at 7.4.2010 by S.R. 2010/145, art. 3 (with arts. 5-9)
  82. I77
    Art. 22 partly in operation; art. 22 not in operation at date of making see. art. 1(3); art. 22 in operation for certain purposes at 12.10.2009 by S.R. 2009/346, art. 3, Sch.
  83. I78
    Art. 23 partly in operation; art. 23 not in operation at date of making see. art. 1(3); art. 23(2) and (5) in operation at 12.10.2009 and art. 23(8) in operation for certain purposes at 12.10.2009 by S.R. 2009/346, art. 3, Sch.
  84. I79
    Art. 24 partly in operation; art. 24 not in operation at date of making see. art. 1(3); art. 24(1) in operation for certain purposes at 12.10.2009 by S.R. 2009/346, art. 3, Sch.
  85. F1
    Words in Order substituted (1.4.2009) by Health and Social Care (Reform) Act (Northern Ireland) 2009 (c. 1), ss. 32, 34(3), Sch. 6 para. 1(1)(a) (with Sch. 6 para. 1(2)(3)); S.R. 2009/114, art. 2
  86. F2
    Art. 2(2): definition of "HSC body" substituted (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/305), art. 7(2)
  87. F3
    Words in Order substituted (12.10.2009) by virtue of Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/305), art. 7(3)
  88. F4
    Words in Order substituted (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/305), art. 7(3)
  89. F5
    Words in Order substituted (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/305), art. 7(3)
  90. F6
    Words in Order substituted (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/305), art. 7(3)
  91. F7
    Words in Order substituted (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/305), art. 7(3)
  92. F8
    Words in Order substituted (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/305), art. 7(3)
  93. F9
    Words in Order substituted (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/305), art. 7(3)
  94. F10
    Words in Order substituted (12.10.2009) by virtue of Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/305), art. 7(3)
  95. F11
    Words in Order substituted (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/305), art. 7(3)
  96. F12
    Art. 47(7)(c) inserted (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/305), art. 7(5)
  97. C5
    Art. 7 excluded (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (2007 Order) (Commencement No. 5, Transitional Provisions and Savings) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/346), arts. 5(6), 6(6), 7(5)
  98. C6
    Sch. 1 modified (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Transitional Provisions and Commencement No. 4) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/304), art. 10 (with art. 5)
  99. C7
    Sch. 1 para. 3(4) modified (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Transitional Provisions and Commencement No. 4) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/304), art. 22(1)
  100. F13
    Sch. 2 para. 3(3)-(5) inserted (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Transitional Provisions and Commencement No. 4) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/304), art. 23(2)
  101. C8
    Sch. 1 modified (13.3.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Transitory Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/38), art. 6
  102. F14
    Sch. 1 para. 24(2)(a) substituted (27.2.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Prescribed Criteria) (Foreign Offences) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/21), art. 3(2)
  103. F15
    Sch. 1 para. 24(10) inserted (27.2.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Prescribed Criteria) (Foreign Offences) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/21), art. 3(3)
  104. F16
    Sch. 1 para. 25 renumbered (27.2.2009) as sub-para. (1) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Prescribed Criteria) (Foreign Offences) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/21), art. 4(2)
  105. F17
    Sch. 1 para. 25(2) inserted (27.2.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Prescribed Criteria) (Foreign Offences) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/21), art. 4(3)
  106. F18
    Art. 52A and preceding cross-heading inserted (30.11.2009) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 91, 116(1); S.I. 2009/3096, art. 2(b)
  107. F19
    Arts. 36A-36C inserted (prosp.) by Policing and Crime Act 2009 (c. 26), ss. 90(2), 116(1)
  108. F20
    Words in Order substituted (12.10.2009) by virtue of Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/305), art. 7(3)
  109. F21
    Art. 2(2): definition of "RQIA" substituted (1.4.2010) for definition of "the Regulation and Improvement Authority" by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 15(1)
  110. F22
    Words in art. 32(2)(a) substituted (1.4.2010) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 20(a)
  111. F23
    Art. 32(2)(aa)(ab) inserted (1.4.2010) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 20(b)
  112. F24
    Art. 32(2A) inserted (1.4.2010) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 20(c)
  113. F25
    Art. 32(3) omitted (1.4.2010) by virtue of Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 20(d)
  114. F26
    Words in art. 32(4)(a)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 20(e)
  115. F27
    Art. 32(5) omitted (1.4.2010) by virtue of Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 20(f)
  116. F28
    Art. 32(6A)(6B) inserted (1.4.2010) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 20(g)
  117. F29
    Words in art. 34(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2010) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 21(a)
  118. F30
    Art. 34(3)(aa) inserted (1.4.2010) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 21(b)
  119. F31
    Art. 34(4) omitted (1.4.2010) by virtue of Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 21(c)
  120. F32
    Words in art. 34(5)(a)(b) substituted (1.4.2010) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 21(d)
  121. F33
    Art. 34(8) omitted (1.4.2010) by virtue of Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 21(e)
  122. F34
    Art. 43(4A)-(4C) inserted (1.4.2010) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 22(a)
  123. F35
    Words in art. 43(7) Table substituted (1.4.2010) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 22(b)
  124. F36
    Words in art. 45(6)(a) omitted (1.4.2010) by virtue of Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 23
  125. F37
    Words in art. 47(7)(a) substituted (1.4.2010) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 15(2)
  126. F38
    Sch. 2 para. 1(7A) inserted (1.4.2010) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 4(2)
  127. F39
    Words in Sch. 2 para. 1(8) substituted (1.4.2010) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 4(3)
  128. F40
    Sch. 2 para. 1(9) omitted (1.4.2010) by virtue of Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 4(4)
  129. F41
    Words in Sch. 2 para. 1(8)(c) substituted (1.4.2010) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 15(2)
  130. F42
    Sch. 2 para. 1(10) omitted (1.4.2010) by virtue of Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 4(5)
  131. F43
    Sch. 2 para. 1(11) omitted (1.4.2010) by virtue of Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 4(6)
  132. F44
    Words in Sch. 2 para. 1(12) substituted (1.4.2010) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 4(7)
  133. F45
    Words in Sch. 2 para. 3(1) omitted (1.4.2010) by virtue of Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 5(a)
  134. F46
    Sch. 2 para. 3(1)(bb) inserted (1.4.2010) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 5(b)
  135. F47
    Words in Sch. 2 para. 7(5) substituted (1.4.2010) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 8(2)
  136. F48
    Sch. 2 para. 7(6) substituted (1.4.2010) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 8(3)
  137. F49
    Sch. 2 para. 7(7) omitted (1.4.2010) by virtue of Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 8(4)
  138. F50
    Sch. 2 para. 7(8) omitted (1.4.2010) by virtue of Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 8(5)
  139. F51
    Word in Sch. 2 para. 10(1) substituted (1.4.2010) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Devolution Alignment and Miscellaneous Provisions) Order (Northern Ireland) 2010 (S.R. 2010/30), art. 10
  140. F52
    Art. 3 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 2(2), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (bb)
  141. F53
    Words in Sch. 1 para. 3(3)(b) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 4(3)(c); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
  142. F54
    Sch. 2 para. 2(2)(d) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 1(7)(b)(ii), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (bb)
  143. F55
    Word in art. 47 substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 13(1)(e); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vi)
  144. F56
    Words in art. 52(2) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 13(5)(a); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vi)
  145. F57
    Words in art. 45(5E) omitted (1.12.2012) by virtue of The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 62 (with Pt. 4)
  146. F58
    Words in art. 35(5) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 49(c) (with Pt. 4)
  147. F59
    Sch. 2 para. 1(1A)-(1D) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 1(3); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i)
  148. F60
    Words in art. 8(1)(c) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 77(c) ; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)
  149. F61
    Word in Sch. 6 para. 2(2) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 6(g) (with Pt. 4)
  150. F62
    Words in art. 6 omitted (1.12.2012) by virtue of The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 8 (with Pt. 4)
  151. F63
    Art. 23(9) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 92(6), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  152. F64
    Words in Sch. 1 para. 19(1)(b) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 7(1)(a)(ii); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i)
  153. F65
    Words in art. 43(4)(b) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 12(1)(b)(iii); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(iii)
  154. F66
    Words in Sch. 2 para. 3(1)(bb) substituted (1.4.2015) by Education Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 12), Sch. 3 para. 26(3) (with Sch. 2 para. 4(3)); S.R. 2015/35, art. 2(b)
  155. F67
    Word in Sch. 2 para. 7(5) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 3(4), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (bb)
  156. F68
    Words in art. 41(4) substituted (1.4.2015) by Education Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 12), Sch. 3 para. 26(1)(c) (with Sch. 2 para. 4(3)); S.R. 2015/35, art. 2(b)
  157. F69
    Words in art. 45(5C) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 49(d) (with Pt. 4)
  158. F70
    Sch. 1 para. 18A inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 8; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i)
  159. F71
    Sch. 2 para. 1(6A) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 1(6)(a); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i)
  160. F72
    Word in Sch. 1 para. 25 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 6(f)(ix) (with Pt. 4)
  161. F73
    Words in art. 51(2) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 49(g) (with Pt. 4)
  162. F74
    Sch. 2 para. 8 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 3(6), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (bb)
  163. F75
    Words in art. 45(5F) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 49(d) (with Pt. 4)
  164. F76
    Arts. 28-31 and preceding cross-heading repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 6, Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (bb)
  165. F77
    Art. 2(3) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 76(4), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)(bb)
  166. F78
    Word in art. 41(1) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 14(3)(a)(ii), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vii) (bb)
  167. F79
    Words in Sch. 1 para. 19(8) substituted (2.11.2015) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 9), s. 106(2), Sch. 5 para. 20(7); S.R. 2015/358, art. 2(m)(i)
  168. F80
    Art. 11(5)(b)(c) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 80, Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)(bb)
  169. F81
    Words in art. 23(8) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 92(5)(a); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)
  170. F82
    Word in art. 50(8) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 13(3)(g); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vi)
  171. F83
    Sch. 1 para. 19(1)(d) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 7(1)(a)(iii), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (bb)
  172. F84
    Art. 2(2A): art. 2(2) renumbered as art. 2(2A) (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 76(3); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)
  173. F85
    Words in art. 49 heading substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 13(2)(a); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vi)
  174. F86
    Word in Sch. 1 para. 6 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 6(f)(iii) (with Pt. 4)
  175. F87
    Art. 14 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 83, Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  176. F88
    Sch. 2 para. 4 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 1(8), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (bb)
  177. F89
    Words in Sch. 1 para. 19(7) substituted (2.11.2015) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 9), s. 106(2), Sch. 5 para. 20(5); S.R. 2015/358, art. 2(m)(i)
  178. F90
    Words in art. 51(1) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 49(g) (with Pt. 4)
  179. F91
    Words in art. 43(4)(a) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 12(1)(b)(i); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(iii)
  180. F92
    Sch. 2 para. 7(4) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 3(3), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (bb)
  181. F93
    Word in arts. 37-44 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 6(b) (with Pt. 4)
  182. F94
    Word in Sch. 1 para. 23 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 6(f)(viii) (with Pt. 4)
  183. F95
    Words in art. 10(8)(d) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 79(b)(ii); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)
  184. F96
    Sch. 1 para. 8(2)-(8) substituted for Sch. 1 para. 8(2)-(4) (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 4(6); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
  185. F97
    Words in art. 39(5) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 96(4), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)(bb)
  186. F98
    Word in Sch. 1 paras. 2-5 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 6(f)(i) (with Pt. 4)
  187. F99
    Art. 46 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 12(4), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(v)(bb)
  188. F100
    Art. 52(4)(5) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 13(5)(c); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vi)
  189. F101
    Art. 10(8A) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 14(2); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vii)
  190. F102
    Art. 24(2)-(7) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 93, Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  191. F103
    Sch. 2 para. 1(13) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 1(6)(c); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i)
  192. F104
    Sch. 5 para. 1 table entries 3, 4 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 102(2)(b), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  193. F105
    Words in art. 43(7) Table inserted (13.12.2024) by The Anaesthesia Associates and Physician Associates Order 2024 (S.I. 2024/374), art. 1(3), Sch. 5 para. 15
  194. F106
    Art. 56(5) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 99(5), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)(bb)
  195. F107
    Word in art. 8(1)(b) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 77(b)(i) ; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)
  196. F108
    Words in art. 41(2) substituted (1.4.2015) by Education Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 12), Sch. 3 para. 26(1)(c) (with Sch. 2 para. 4(3)); S.R. 2015/35, art. 2(b)
  197. F109
    Sch. 1 para. 5(3)(aa) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 4(4)(b); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
  198. F110
    Art. 21 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 90, Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  199. F111
    Words in art. 50(5) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 49(f) (with Pt. 4)
  200. F112
    Words in art. 2(2) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 2(1)(b); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i)
  201. F113
    Word in art. 41(5) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 14(3)(c), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vii) (bb)
  202. F114
    Words in Sch. 2 para. 1(1)(b) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 1(2); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i)
  203. F115
    Art. 49(5) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 13(2)(e), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vi)(bb)
  204. F116
    Art. 12 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 81, Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  205. F117
    Words in art. 8(1)(b) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 77(b)(iii) ; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)
  206. F118
    Words in art. 2(2) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 76(2)(b), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)(bb)
  207. F119
    Word in art. 43 heading substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 12(1)(e); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(iii)
  208. F120
    Words in art. 41(5)(a) substituted (1.4.2015) by Education Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 12), Sch. 3 para. 26(1)(c) (with Sch. 2 para. 4(3)); S.R. 2015/35, art. 2(b)
  209. F121
    Words in art. 41(4)(a) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 14(3)(b)(i); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vii)
  210. F122
    Words in Sch. 1 para. 19(6) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 7(1)(c)(ii), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (bb)
  211. F123
    Words in Sch. 1 para. 25(1) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 101(3); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)
  212. F124
    Art. 16 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 85, Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  213. F125
    Art. 23(6)(7) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 92(4), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  214. F126
    Word in art. 45 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 6(c) (with Pt. 4)
  215. F127
    Words in Sch. 2 para. 10(2) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 3(7)(a), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (bb)
  216. F128
    Word in art. 52A substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 6(e) (with Pt. 4)
  217. F129
    Words in art. 51(8) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 49(g) (with Pt. 4)
  218. F130
    Words in art. 22(2) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 91(3)(b), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  219. F131
    Words in Sch. 1 para. 9(1)(a) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 4(7)(a); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
  220. F132
    Sch. 2 para. 2(1)(d) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 1(7)(a), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (bb)
  221. F133
    Words in art. 38(3)(a) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 95(3), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)(bb)
  222. F134
    Art. 8(1)(a) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 77(a), Sch. 10 Pt. 5 ; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)(bb)
  223. F135
    Words in art. 45(5A)(5B) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 49(d) (with Pt. 4)
  224. I80
    Art. 45(6) in operation at 10.9.2012 by S.R. 2012/330, art. 2(a)
  225. F136
    Word in art. 52 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 6(e) (with Pt. 4)
  226. F137
    Words in art. 45 heading substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 12(3); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(v)
  227. F138
    Words in art. 51(5) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 49(g) (with Pt. 4)
  228. F139
    Word in Sch. 6 para. 1 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 6(g) (with Pt. 4)
  229. F140
    Word in art. 43(5) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 12(1)(d), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(iii) (bb)
  230. F141
    Words in art. 41(5) substituted (1.4.2015) by Education Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 12), Sch. 3 para. 26(1)(d) (with Sch. 2 para. 4(3)); S.R. 2015/35, art. 2(b)
  231. F142
    Words in art. 41 heading substituted (1.4.2015) by Education Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 12), Sch. 3 para. 26(1)(a) (with Sch. 2 para. 4(3)); S.R. 2015/35, art. 2(b)
  232. F143
    Words in art. 50(3) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 49(f) (with Pt. 4)
  233. F144
    Words in Sch. 2 para. 1(6) substituted (13.2.2023) by Adoption and Children Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 (c. 18), ss. 137(4)(b), 160(1); S.R. 2023/12, art. 2
  234. F145
    Art. 56(4)(b) (except the word "or") repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 99(4), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)(bb)
  235. F146
    Words in Sch. 1 para. 19(2) (3) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 7(1)(b); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i)
  236. F147
    Words in art. 51(3) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 49(g) (with Pt. 4)
  237. F148
    Sch. 1 para. 1(2) substituted for Sch. 1 para. 1(2)(3) (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 64 (with Pt. 4)
  238. F149
    Words in art. 2 substituted (1.4.2022) by Health and Social Care Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 (c. 3), s. 8(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 214(3); S.R. 2022/102, art. 2(b)
  239. F150
    Sch. 2 para. 7(1)-(3E) substituted for Sch. 2 para. 7(1)-(3) (10.8.2012 for specified purposes, 10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 3(2); S.I. 2012/2075, art. 2(b); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i)
  240. F151
    Words in art. 41(6) substituted (1.4.2015) by Education Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 12), Sch. 3 para. 26(1)(c) (with Sch. 2 para. 4(3)); S.R. 2015/35, art. 2(b)
  241. F152
    Words in art. 2 substituted (1.4.2022) by Health and Social Care Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 (c. 3), s. 8(1)(b), Sch. 1 para. 214(2); S.R. 2022/102, art. 2(b)
  242. F153
    Words in art. 50(8) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 49(f) (with Pt. 4)
  243. F154
    Words in art. 38(1) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 95(2), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)(bb)
  244. F155
    Words in art. 52A(2) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 97(2); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)
  245. F156
    Sch. 1 para. 19(7A) inserted (2.11.2015) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 9), s. 106(2), Sch. 5 para. 20(6); S.R. 2015/358, art. 2(m)(i)
  246. F157
    Sch. 5 para. 1 table entry 19 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 9(4), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(ii) (bb)
  247. F158
    Words in art. 50(1) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 49(f) (with Pt. 4)
  248. F159
    Sch. 3 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 84, Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  249. F160
    Words in art. 22(2) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 91(3)(a), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)(bb)
  250. F161
    Words in Sch. 1 para. 19(5) substituted (2.11.2015) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 9), s. 106(2), Sch. 5 para. 20(4); S.R. 2015/358, art. 2(m)(i)
  251. F162
    Words in art. 22(1) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 91(2)(a), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)(bb)
  252. F163
    Sch. 2 para. 7(9) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 3(5), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (bb)
  253. F164
    Word in Sch. 1 para. 12 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 6(f)(vi) (with Pt. 4)
  254. F165
    Words in art. 43(4)(a) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 12(1)(b)(ii), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(iii) (bb)
  255. F166
    Sch. 2 para. 2(3A)-(3D) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 1(7)(c); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i)
  256. F167
    Word in art. 8 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 6(a) (with Pt. 4)
  257. F168
    Sch. 5 para. 3(1)(b) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 9(6), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(ii) (bb)
  258. F169
    Art. 23(8)(b)(c) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 92(5)(b), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  259. F170
    Words in Sch. 5 para. 2 substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 9(5); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(ii)
  260. F171
    Sch. 6 para. 5 and preceding cross-heading repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 103, Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  261. F172
    Words in art. 52(3) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 13(5)(b)(ii); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vi)
  262. F173
    Words in Sch. 1 para. 22 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 49(i) (with Pt. 4)
  263. F174
    Word in art. 2 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 6(a) (with Pt. 4)
  264. F175
    Sch. 1 para. 24(8) (9) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 101(2), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)(bb)
  265. F176
    Words in art. 47(4)(a) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 13(1)(b)(i); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vi)
  266. F177
    Sch. 5 para. 1 table entry 17 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 102(2)(b), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  267. F178
    Words in art. 39(4) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 96(3), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)(bb)
  268. F179
    Art. 52A(1)(c)(d) inserted (10.8.2012 for specified purposes, 10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 14(4)(b); S.I. 2012/2075, art. 2(b); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vii)
  269. F180
    Words in Sch. 1 para. 5(3)(b) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 4(4)(c); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
  270. F181
    Sch. 1 para. 2(2) substituted for Sch. 1 para. 2(2)(3) (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 65 (with Pt. 4)
  271. F182
    Words in art. 39(2)(d) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 96(2)(b), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)(bb)
  272. F183
    Word in art. 47(5) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 13(1)(c), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vi)(bb)
  273. F184
    Word in Sch. 1 paras. 8-11 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 6(f)(iv) (with Pt. 4)
  274. F185
    Words in Sch. 2 para. 1(2)(c) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 1(4); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i)
  275. F186
    Words in art. 42(3) substituted (1.4.2015) by Education Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 12), Sch. 3 para. 26(2)(c) (with Sch. 2 para. 4(3)); S.R. 2015/35, art. 2(b)
  276. F187
    Words in art. 42(2) substituted (1.4.2015) by Education Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 12), Sch. 3 para. 26(2)(b)(i) (with Sch. 2 para. 4(3)); S.R. 2015/35, art. 2(b)
  277. I81
    Art. 45(7) in operation at 10.9.2012 in so far as not already in operation by S.R. 2012/330, art. 2(b)
  278. F188
    Words in art. 35(4) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 49(c) (with Pt. 4)
  279. F189
    Words in Sch. 1 para. 11(3)(b) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 4(8)(c); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
  280. F190
    Art. 17 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 86, Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  281. F191
    Sch. 1 para. 11(3)(aa) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 4(8)(b); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
  282. F192
    Words in art. 43(7) table substituted (coming into force in accordance with reg. 1 of the amending S.I.) by The Children and Social Work Act 2017 (Consequential Amendments) (Social Workers) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/1094), reg. 1, Sch. 2 para. 23
  283. F193
    Art. 49(2)(b)-(e) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 13(2)(c), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vi)(bb)
  284. F194
    Words in art. 22(1) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 91(2)(b), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)(bb)
  285. F195
    Word in art. 47(1) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 13(1)(a)(i); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vi)
  286. I82
    Art. 49(7) in operation at 10.9.2012 in so far as not already in operation by S.R. 2012/330, art. 2(d)
  287. F196
    Art. 18 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 87, Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  288. F197
    Word in art. 52A heading inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 97(3); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)
  289. F198
    Words in Sch. 1 para. 19(1)(c) substituted (2.11.2015) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 9), s. 106(2), Sch. 5 para. 20(2); S.R. 2015/358, art. 2(m)(i)
  290. F199
    Words in art. 52(5) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 49(h) (with Pt. 4)
  291. F200
    Words in Sch. 2 para. 2(2) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 1(7)(b)(i); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i)
  292. F201
    Art. 37(6) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 94(b), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  293. F202
    Art. 43(4A)-(4C) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 12(1)(c), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(iii) (bb)
  294. F203
    Word in art. 41 heading substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 14(3)(d); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vii)
  295. F204
    Art. 47(6) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 13(1)(d), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vii) (bb)
  296. F205
    Arts. 52A(1A)-(1D) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 14(5); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vii)
  297. F206
    Word in art. 49(7) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 13(2)(f); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vi)
  298. F207
    Word in Sch. 1 paras. 13-21 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 6(f)(vii) (with Pt. 4)
  299. F208
    Words in art. 50(2) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 49(f) (with Pt. 4)
  300. F209
    Art. 5 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 7 (with Pt. 4)
  301. F210
    Word in art. 57(1)(c) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 100, Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa) (v)(bb)
  302. F211
    Art. 19 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 88, Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  303. F212
    Sch. 1 para. 20(3) omitted (1.12.2012) by virtue of The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 68 (with Pt. 4)
  304. F213
    Art. 37(1)(b) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 94(a), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  305. F214
    Art. 45(1)-(5H) substituted for art. 45(1)-(5) (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force, but only in so far as it substitutes art. 45(3)-(5) and inserts new art. 45(5D)-(5H) and otherwise prosp.) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 12(2); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(iv)
  306. F215
    Words in art. 49(7) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 49(e) (with Pt. 4)
  307. F216
    Words in Sch. 1 para. 19(1)(a) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 7(1)(a)(i); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i)
  308. F217
    Word in art. 47(1) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 13(1)(a)(ii), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vi)(bb)
  309. F218
    Word in arts. 47-49 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 6(d) (with Pt. 4)
  310. F219
    Words in art. 35(3) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 49(c) (with Pt. 4)
  311. F220
    Words in art. 52A(1) substituted (10.8.2012 for specified purposes, 10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 14(4)(a); S.I. 2012/2075, art. 2(b); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vii)
  312. F221
    Words in art. 52(3)(b) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 13(5)(b)(i); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vi)
  313. F222
    Sch. 1 para. 3(3)(aa) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 4(3)(b); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
  314. F223
    Sch. 1 para. 8(2) substituted for Sch. 1 para. 8(2)(3) (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 67 (with Pt. 4)
  315. F224
    Sch. 2 para. 1(7) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 1(6)(b), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i), (bb)
  316. F225
    Sch. 2 para. 5A and preceding cross-heading inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 14(6); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vii)
  317. F226
    Word in art. 43(1) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 12(1)(a)(i); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(iii)
  318. F227
    Word in art. 6 substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 6(a) (with Pt. 4)
  319. F228
    Sch. 2 para. 1(2A)-(2C) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 1(5); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i)
  320. F229
    Art. 56(3)(b) (except the word "or") repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 99(3), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)(bb)
  321. F230
    Words in Sch. 5 para. 1 substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 102(2)(a); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)
  322. F231
    Sch. 5 para. 1 table entries 7, 8 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 102(2)(b), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  323. F232
    Art. 23(1) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 92(2), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  324. F233
    Art. 23(3)(4) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 92(3), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  325. F234
    Word in Sch. 1 para. 19(3) inserted (2.11.2015) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 9), s. 106(2), Sch. 5 para. 20(3); S.R. 2015/358, art. 2(m)(i)
  326. F235
    Art. 49(3)(b)-(e) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 13(2)(d), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vi)(bb)
  327. I83
    Art. 49(1)-(4) in operation at 10.9.2012 by S.R. 2012/330, art. 2(c)
  328. F236
    Word in art. 41(1) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 14(3)(a)(i); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vii)
  329. C9
    Sch. 1 revocation of earlier affecting provision S.R. 2009/304, arts. 5, 10 (10.9.2012) by The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order (Northern Ireland) 2012 (S.R. 2012/320), arts. 1, 4
  330. F237
    Art. 20 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 89, Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  331. F238
    Words in art. 50(4) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 49(f) (with Pt. 4)
  332. F239
    Words in Sch. 1 para. 5(1)(a) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 4(4)(a); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
  333. F240
    Words in art. 41(4)(b) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 14(3)(b)(iii); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vii)
  334. F241
    Words in art. 10(8)(d) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 79(b)(i); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)
  335. F242
    Words in Sch. 2 para. 10(2) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 1(9); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i)
  336. F243
    Words in art. 41(4)(a) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 14(3)(b)(ii), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vii) (bb)
  337. F244
    Word in art. 8(1)(b) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 77(b)(ii) ; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)
  338. F245
    Words in art. 2(2) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 76(2)(a), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)(bb)
  339. F246
    Sch. 5 heading substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 102(4); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)
  340. F247
    Sch. 5 para. 3(3) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 102(3), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  341. F248
    Sch. 1 para. 9(3)(aa) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 4(7)(b); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
  342. F249
    Art. 56(2)(a) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 99(2), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)(bb)
  343. F250
    Sch. 1 para. 7(2) substituted for Sch. 1 para. 7(2)(3) (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 66 (with Pt. 4)
  344. F251
    Words in art. 41(1) substituted (1.4.2015) by Education Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 12), Sch. 3 para. 26(1)(b) (with Sch. 2 para. 4(3)); S.R. 2015/35, art. 2(b)
  345. F252
    Words in art. 2(2) inserted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 2(1)(a); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i)
  346. F253
    Words in Sch. 1 para. 11(1)(a) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 4(8)(a); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
  347. F254
    Art. 39(2)(b) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 96(2)(a), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)(bb)
  348. F255
    Words in Sch. 1 para. 3(1)(a) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 4(3)(a); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
  349. F256
    Word in art. 43(1) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 12(1)(a)(ii), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(iii) (bb)
  350. F257
    Word in Sch. 6 para. 3(2) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 6(g) (with Pt. 4)
  351. F258
    Art. 53(5)(b) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 98, Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v)(bb)
  352. F259
    Arts. 25-27 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 5, Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (bb)
  353. F260
    Words in art. 47(4)(b) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 13(1)(b)(iii); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vi)
  354. F261
    Word in art. 51(8) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 13(4)(g); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vi)
  355. F262
    Words in art. 42(2) substituted (1.4.2015) by Education Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 12), Sch. 3 para. 26(2)(b)(ii) (with Sch. 2 para. 4(3)); S.R. 2015/35, art. 2(b)
  356. F263
    Words in Sch. 1 para. 9(3)(b) substituted (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 4(7)(c); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
  357. F264
    Words in art. 47(4)(a) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), Pt. 5s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 13(1)(b)(ii) Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(vi)(bb)
  358. F265
    Words in Sch. 2 para. 10(2)(b) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 3(7)(b), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (bb)
  359. F266
    Sch. 4 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 85, Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  360. F267
    Words in Sch. 1 para. 19(6) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 7(1)(c)(i), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (bb)
  361. F268
    Words in art. 51(4) substituted (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 49(g) (with Pt. 4)
  362. F269
    Art. 15 repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 84, Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  363. F270
    Words in art. 42 heading substituted (1.4.2015) by Education Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (c. 12), Sch. 3 para. 26(2)(a) (with Sch. 2 para. 4(3)); S.R. 2015/35, art. 2(b)
  364. F271
    Art. 13(5)(b)(c) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after S.I. 2012/2157 comes into force) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 9 para. 82, Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  365. I84
    Art. 52 in operation at 10.9.2012 in so far as not already in operation by S.R. 2012/330, art. 2(e)
  366. F272
    Word in art. 50(1)(a) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 13(3)(a)(ii), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(bb)
  367. F273
    Art. 9(4)(c)(e) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 78, Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  368. F274
    Art. 50(1)(c) and preceding word repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 78, Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(bb)
  369. F275
    Sch. 1 para. 2(2)-(8) substituted for Sch. 1 para. 2(2)-(4) (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 4(2); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))
  370. F276
    Word in art. 51(1)(a) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 13(4)(a)(ii), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(bb)
  371. F277
    Art. 10(8)(a)(c) repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 78, Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(aa)(v) (bb)
  372. F278
    Art. 51(1)(c) and preceding word repealed (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), s. 120, Sch. 7 para. 13(4)(a)(v), Sch. 10 Pt. 5; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(bb)