Written question asked by Martyn Jones (Labour) on Thursday, 6 April 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 April 2000. It was answered by Charles Clarke (Labour) on Monday, 17 April 2000 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans he has to introduce legislation to make police checks on people working with vulnerable adults compulsory; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Martyn Jones: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans he has to introduce legislation to make police checks on people working with vulnerable adults compulsory; and if he will make a statement. [118738] Mr. Charles Clarke: The Criminal Records Bureau, which is being established under Part V of the Police Act 1997, will provide information from police and criminal records to employers, voluntary organisations and others in positions of responsibility for vulnerable adults. The 1997 Act does not make such checks compulsory. It is for those organisations and others, including departments and authorities with responsibility for employing people in positions of trust, to lay down their particular vetting requirements and procedures. This might include legislating for particular sectors where this is considered appropriate.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 348 c377-8W; 118738
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Disclosure of information Criminal records Learning disability Protection Mental capacity Vetting
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