Written question asked by Dan Norris (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 October 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 October 2000. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Thursday, 26 October 2000 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he made available draft guidance on Part II of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Bill concerning the protection of children. - Includes ref to draft copies of the guidance in Library.

Answer: Dan Norris: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he made available draft guidance on Part II of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Bill concerning the protection of children. [135510] Mr. Boateng: Draft copies of the guidance for Part II of the Criminal Justice and Court Services Bill concerning the Protection of Children were placed in the Library of the House on Monday 2 October 2000. This is a preliminary draft of non-statutory guidance intended for those organisations that will be involved in implementing the scheme. We are seeking comments on it from a range of those organisations. It has been made available to provide an indication of how the scheme might work in practice, and to inform debate on this subject.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 355 c203W; 135510
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Children Criminal records Employment Disqualification Protection Offences against children Vetting Sexual offences
Legislation: Criminal Justice and Court Services Bill 1999/2000
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk