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Protection of Children Act 1999

1999 CHAPTER 14 cross-notes E1

An Act to require a list to be kept of persons considered unsuitable to work with children; to extend the power to make regulations under section 218(6) of the Education Reform Act 1988; to make further provision with respect to that list and the list kept for the purposes of such regulations; to enable the protection afforded to children to be afforded to persons suffering from mental impairment; and for connected purposes.

[15th July 1999]

Be it enacted by the Queen’s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:—

Department of Health list

F1 1 Duty of Secretary of State to keep list.

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F1 2 Inclusion in list on reference following disciplinary action etc.

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F1 2A Power of certain authorities to refer individuals for inclusion in list.

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F1 2B Individuals named in the findings of certain inquiries.

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F1 2C Inclusion in list on reference under Part VII of Care Standards Act 2000.

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F1 2D Local authorities proposing to make direct payments in respect of services.

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F1 3 Inclusion in list on transfer from Consultancy Service Index.

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F1 4 Appeals against inclusion in list.

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F1 4A Applications for removal from list.

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F1 4B Conditions for application under section 4A.

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F1 4C Restoration to list.

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5 Additional grounds for prohibiting or restricting employment.

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General

F4 7 Effect of inclusion in either list.

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8 Searches of both lists under Part V of Police Act 1997. I1

[F5 (1) After subsection (3) of section 113 of the M1 Police Act 1997 (criminal record certificates) there shall be inserted the following subsections—

“ (3A) If an application under this section is accompanied by a statement by the registered person that the certificate is required for the purpose of considering the applicant’s suitability for a position (whether paid or unpaid) within subsection (3B), the criminal record certificate shall also state—

(a) whether the applicant is included in the list kept under section 1 of the Protection of Children Act 1999, or the list kept for the purposes of regulations made under section 218(6) of the M2 Education Reform Act 1988; and

(b) if he is included in either list, such details of his inclusion as may be prescribed, including (in the case of the latter list) the grounds on which he is so included.

(3B) A position is within this subsection if it is—

(a) a child care position within the meaning of the Protection of Children Act 1999;

(b) a position employment or further employment in which may be prohibited or restricted by regulations made under subsection (6) of section 218 of the M3 Education Reform Act 1988;

(c) a position such that the holder’s access to persons aged under 19 may be prohibited or restricted by regulations under subsection (6A) of that section; or

(d) a position of such other description as may be prescribed;

and the reference to employment or further employment in paragraph (b) shall be construed in accordance with subsection (13) of that section. ”

(2) After subsection (6) of section 115 of that Act (enhanced criminal record certificates) there shall be inserted the following subsection—

“ (6A) If an application under this section is accompanied by a statement by the registered person that the certificate is required for the purpose of considering the applicant’s suitability for a position (whether paid or unpaid) falling within subsection (3B) of section 113, the enhanced criminal record certificate shall also state—

(a) whether the applicant is included in the list kept under section 1 of the Protection of Children Act 1999, or the list kept for the purposes of regulations made under section 218(6) of the Education Reform Act 1988; and

(b) if he is included in either list, such details of his inclusion as may be prescribed, including (in the case of the latter list) the grounds on which he is so included. ” F5]

9 The Tribunal. cross-notes I2E2

F6 (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(2) [F7 Tribunal Procedure Rules may make any provision within subsection (3) in relation to the proceedings of the First-tier Tribunal (“the Tribunal”)— F7]

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[F10 (ba) on an appeal under section 167B of the Education Act 2002; F10]

(c) on an appeal under section 65A of the M4 Children Act 1989 [F11 or under, or by virtue of, Part XA of that Act F11] ;

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(d) F14 on an appeal or determination under section 21, [F13 or 68 F13] of the Care Standards Act 2000; F9] ...

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[F16 (f) on an appeal under section 166 of the Education Act 2002; F16][[F17,F18 or F18]

(g) on an appeal under, or by virtue of, Part 3 of the Childcare Act 2006. F17][F19 ; or F19]

[F20 (h) on an appeal under, or by virtue of, Part 2 of the Children and Families (Wales) Measure 2010 F20]

[F21 (3) The provision within this subsection is provision—

(a) as to the circumstances in which applications for permission may be made; or

(b) for obtaining a medical report in a case where the decision appealed against was made on medical grounds. F21]

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[F25 (3C) Before making in Tribunal Procedure Rules provision within subsection (3) in relation to proceedings of the Tribunal on an appeal or determination within subsection (2)(c) or (d), the Tribunal Procedure Committee must consult the Welsh Ministers. F25,F23]]

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[F27 (5) Any person who without reasonable excuse fails to comply with any requirement—

(a) which is imposed [F28 in England and Wales by the county court or in Northern Ireland F28] by Tribunal Procedure Rules in relation to any of the proceedings of the Tribunal mentioned in subsection (2) above, and

(b) which is—

(i) a requirement imposing reporting restrictions,

(ii) a requirement in respect of the discovery or inspection of documents of a kind which could be imposed by a county court, or

(iii) a requirement for persons to attend to give evidence or produce documents,

is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale. F27]

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Supplemental

Prospective

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11 Financial provisions.

There shall be paid out of money provided by Parliament—

(a) any expenditure incurred by the Secretary of State under or by virtue of this Act;

(b) any increase attributable to this Act in the sums payable out of money so provided under any other Act.

12 Interpretation.

(1) In this Act—

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F34 (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

F34 (3A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(4) Regulations under this Act shall be made by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

F35 13 Transitional provisions.

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14 Short title, commencement and extent. P1E3

(1) This Act may be cited as the Protection of Children Act 1999.

(2) This Act shall come into force on such day as the Secretary of State may by order made by statutory instrument appoint; and different days may be appointed for different purposes.

(3) [F36 Subject to subsections (4) and (5) below, this Act F36] extends to England and Wales only.

(4) Section 8 above and this section extend to Northern Ireland.

[F37 (5) Section 9 above and the Schedule to this Act extend to the whole of the United Kingdom. F37]

SCHEDULE

F38 The Tribunal

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Status: Protection of Children Act 1999 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 09 February 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
Protection of Children Act 1999 (1999/14)
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C1 Act amended (1.4.2001) by 2000 c. 43 , s. 24(1) ; S.I. 2001/919 , art. 2(a)
C2 Act modified (1.4.2005) by Children Act 2004 (c. 31) , ss. 39(1) , 67(6) ; S.I. 2005/700 , art. 2(2)
C3 S. 9: transfer of functions (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833) , arts. 1(1) , 3(2) (3) , 4 , 5 , Sch. 1
C4 S. 9: transfer of functions (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833) , arts. 1(1) , 3(1) , 4 , 5 , Sch. 1 (with Sch. 4 )
E1 S. 9 , Sch. extend to the United Kingdom from 11.1.2001 as a consequence of the amendment to s. 14 by 2000 c. 43 , s. 74 , Sch. 7 Pt. II para. 159 ; S.I. 2000/3302 , art. 2(b)
E2 S. 9, Sch. extend to the United Kingdom from 11.1.2001 as a consequence of the amendment to s. 14 by 2000 c. 43 , s. 74 , Sch. 7 Pt. II para. 159 ; S.I. 2000/3302 , art. 2(b)
E3 S. 9 , Sch. extend to the United Kingdom from 11.1.2001 as a consequence of the amendment to s. 14 by 2000 c. 43 , s. 74 , Sch. 7 Pt. II para. 159 ; S.I. 2000/3302 , art. 2(b)
F1 Ss. 1-4C repealed (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47) , s. 65 , Sch. 9 para. 8(2) , Sch. 10 (with ss. 51 , 57(3) , 60(4) , 64(5) ); S.I. 2009/2611 , art. 2 , Sch. (with arts. 5-7 ) (as amended (30.3.2010) by S.I. 2010/1101 , arts. 6-11) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F1 Ss. 1-4C repealed (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47) , s. 65 , Sch. 9 para. 8(2) , Sch. 10 (with ss. 51 , 57(3) , 60(4) , 64(5) ); S.I. 2009/2611 , art. 2 , Sch. (with arts. 5-7 ) (as amended (30.3.2010) by S.I. 2010/1101 , arts. 6-11) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F1 Ss. 1-4C repealed (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47) , s. 65 , Sch. 9 para. 8(2) , Sch. 10 (with ss. 51 , 57(3) , 60(4) , 64(5) ); S.I. 2009/2611 , art. 2 , Sch. (with arts. 5-7 ) (as amended (30.3.2010) by S.I. 2010/1101 , arts. 6-11) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F1 Ss. 1-4C repealed (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47) , s. 65 , Sch. 9 para. 8(2) , Sch. 10 (with ss. 51 , 57(3) , 60(4) , 64(5) ); S.I. 2009/2611 , art. 2 , Sch. (with arts. 5-7 ) (as amended (30.3.2010) by S.I. 2010/1101 , arts. 6-11) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F1 Ss. 1-4C repealed (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47) , s. 65 , Sch. 9 para. 8(2) , Sch. 10 (with ss. 51 , 57(3) , 60(4) , 64(5) ); S.I. 2009/2611 , art. 2 , Sch. (with arts. 5-7 ) (as amended (30.3.2010) by S.I. 2010/1101 , arts. 6-11) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F1 Ss. 1-4C repealed (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47) , s. 65 , Sch. 9 para. 8(2) , Sch. 10 (with ss. 51 , 57(3) , 60(4) , 64(5) ); S.I. 2009/2611 , art. 2 , Sch. (with arts. 5-7 ) (as amended (30.3.2010) by S.I. 2010/1101 , arts. 6-11) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F1 Ss. 1-4C repealed (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47) , s. 65 , Sch. 9 para. 8(2) , Sch. 10 (with ss. 51 , 57(3) , 60(4) , 64(5) ); S.I. 2009/2611 , art. 2 , Sch. (with arts. 5-7 ) (as amended (30.3.2010) by S.I. 2010/1101 , arts. 6-11) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F1 Ss. 1-4C repealed (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47) , s. 65 , Sch. 9 para. 8(2) , Sch. 10 (with ss. 51 , 57(3) , 60(4) , 64(5) ); S.I. 2009/2611 , art. 2 , Sch. (with arts. 5-7 ) (as amended (30.3.2010) by S.I. 2010/1101 , arts. 6-11) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F1 Ss. 1-4C repealed (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47) , s. 65 , Sch. 9 para. 8(2) , Sch. 10 (with ss. 51 , 57(3) , 60(4) , 64(5) ); S.I. 2009/2611 , art. 2 , Sch. (with arts. 5-7 ) (as amended (30.3.2010) by S.I. 2010/1101 , arts. 6-11) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F1 Ss. 1-4C repealed (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47) , s. 65 , Sch. 9 para. 8(2) , Sch. 10 (with ss. 51 , 57(3) , 60(4) , 64(5) ); S.I. 2009/2611 , art. 2 , Sch. (with arts. 5-7 ) (as amended (30.3.2010) by S.I. 2010/1101 , arts. 6-11) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F1 Ss. 1-4C repealed (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47) , s. 65 , Sch. 9 para. 8(2) , Sch. 10 (with ss. 51 , 57(3) , 60(4) , 64(5) ); S.I. 2009/2611 , art. 2 , Sch. (with arts. 5-7 ) (as amended (30.3.2010) by S.I. 2010/1101 , arts. 6-11) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F2 S. 5 repealed (31.3.2003 for W. and 1.6.2003 for E.) by 2002 c. 32 , ss. 215 , 216 , Sch. 21 para. 120 , Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8) , 214(4) ); S.I. 2002/3185 , art. 5 , Sch. Pt. 2 ; S.I. 2003/1115 , art. 3 this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed: England repealed
F3 S. 6 repealed (11.1.2001) by 2000 c. 43 , ss. 74 , 75 , Sch. 7 Pt. II para. 156 , Sch. 8 ; S.I. 2000/3302 , art. 2(b)(c) repealed
F4 S. 7 repealed (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47) , s. 65 , Sch. 9 para. 8(2) , Sch. 10 (with ss. 51 , 57(3) , 60(4) , 64(5) ); S.I. 2009/2611 , art. 2 , Sch. (with arts. 5-7 ) (as amended (30.3.2010) by S.I. 2010/1101 , arts. 6-11) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F5 S. 8 repealed (6.4.2006 for E.W.) by Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005 (c. 15) , s. 178(8) , Sch. 17 Pt. 2 ; S.I. 2006/378 , art. 7(f) repealed: England and Wales repealed
F6 S. 9(1) omitted (3.11.2008) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833) , art. 1(1) , Sch. 3 para. 175(a) omitted
F7 Words in s. 9(2) substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833) , art. 1(1) , Sch. 3 para. 175(b) substituted
F8 S. 9(2)(a)(b) repealed (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47) , s. 65 , Sch. 9 para. 8(3)(b)(i) , Sch. 10 (with ss. 51 , 57(3) , 60(4) , 64(5) ); S.I. 2009/2611 , art. 2 , Sch. (with arts. 5-7 ) (as amended (30.3.2010) by S.I. 2010/1101 , arts. 6-11) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F9 S. 9(2)(a)-(d) substituted for words (1.4.2002 for specified purposes, 4.3.2003 for W. for specified purposes, 7.3.2003 for E. for specified purposes and 26.7.2004 in so far as not already in force) by 2000 c. 14 , ss. 116 , 122 , Sch. 4 para. 26(3)(a) ; S.I. 2001/3852 , art. 3(7)(i) (subject to Sch. 1 (as amended ( 27 . 3 . 2002 ) by S.I. 2002/1493 , art. 5 and ( 31 . 5 . 2002 ) by S.I. 2002/1790 , art. 2 and ( 29 . 7 . 2002 ) by S.I. 2002/2001 , arts. 2(3) , 3 )); S.I. 2003/501 , art. 2(1) ; S.I. 2003/933 , art. 2(1)(c) ; S.I. 2004/1757 , art. 2(c) substituted: England substituted
F10 S. 9(2)(ba) inserted (12.10.2009 for W.) by Education and Inspections Act 2006 (c. 40) , ss. 170(3) , 188(3) ; S.I. 2009/2545 , art. 3(1)(b) inserted: Wales inserted
F11 Words in s. 9(2)(c) omitted (E.W.) (1.4.2011) by virtue of Children and Families (Wales) Measure 2010 (nawm 1) , s. 75(3) , Sch. 1 para. 12(a) ; S.I. 2010/2582 , art. 2 , Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2 , Sch. 3 ) this amendment (text omitted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. omitted: England and Wales omitted
F12 S. 9(2)(ca) repealed (1.9.2005) by Education Act 2005 (c. 18) , s. 125(4) , Sch. 9 para. 23 , Sch. 19 Pt. 1 ; S.I. 2005/2034 , art. 5 repealed
F13 Words in s. 9(2)(d) substituted (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47) , s. 65 , Sch. 9 para. 8(3)(b)(ii) (with ss. 51 , 57(3) , 60(4) , 64(5) ); S.I. 2009/2611 , art. 2 , Sch. this amendment (text substituted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. substituted
F14 Word in s. 9(2)(d) repealed (31.3.2003 for W. and 1.6.2003 in so far as not already in force) by 2002 c. 32 , ss. 215(2) , 216 , Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8) , 214(4) ); S.I. 2002/3185 , art. 5 , Sch. Pt. 2 ; S.I. 2003/1115 , art. 3 this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed: Wales repealed
F15 S. 9(2)(e) repealed (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47) , s. 65 , Sch. 9 para. 8(3)(b)(iii) , Sch. 10 (with ss. 51 , 57(3) , 60(4) , 64(5) ); S.I. 2009/2611 , art. 2 , Sch. (with arts. 5-7 ) (as amended (30.3.2010) by S.I. 2010/1101 , arts. 6-11) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F16 S 9(2)(f) and word inserted (1.1.2004 for W. and 1.6.2003 in so far as not already in force) by 2002 c. 32 , s. 216(4) , Sch. 21 para. 122(b) (with s. 210(8), 214(4); S.I. 2003/1115 , art. 3 ; S.I. 2003/2961 , art. 6 , Sch. Pt. 3 this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. inserted: Wales inserted
F17 S. 9(2)(g) and word inserted (6.4.2007) by Childcare Act 2006 (c. 21) , s. 109(2) , Sch. 2 para. 38(b) ; S.I. 2007/1019 , art. 4 inserted
F18 Word in s. 9(2)(f) omitted (E.W.) (1.4.2011) by virtue of Children and Families (Wales) Measure 2010 (nawm 1) , s. 75(3) , Sch. 1 para. 12(b) ; S.I. 2010/2582 , art. 2 , Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2 , Sch. 3 ) this amendment (text omitted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. omitted: England and Wales omitted
F19 Words in s. 9(2)(g) inserted (E.W.) (1.4.2011) by Children and Families (Wales) Measure 2010 (nawm 1) , s. 75(3) , Sch. 1 para. 12(c) ; S.I. 2010/2582 , art. 2 , Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2 , Sch. 3 ) this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. inserted: England and Wales inserted
F20 S. 9(2)(h) inserted (E.W.) (1.4.2011) by Children and Families (Wales) Measure 2010 (nawm 1) , s. 75(3) , Sch. 1 para. 12(d) ; S.I. 2010/2582 , art. 2 , Sch. 1 (with Sch. 2 , Sch. 3 ) this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. inserted: England and Wales inserted
F21 S. 9(3) substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833) , art. 1(1) , Sch. 3 para. 175(c) substituted
F22 S. 9(3A) repealed (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47) , s. 65 , Sch. 9 para. 8(3)(c) , Sch. 10 (with ss. 51 , 57(3) , 60(4) , 64(5) ); S.I. 2009/2611 , art. 2 , Sch. (with arts. 5-7 ) (as amended (30.3.2010) by S.I. 2010/1101 , arts. 6-11) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F23 S. 9(3A)-(3C) inserted (1.4.2002 for specified purposes, 7.3.2003 for E. for specified purposes and 26.7.2004 in so far as not already in force) by 2000 c. 14 , ss. 116 , 122 , Sch. 4 para. 26(3)(b) ; S.I. 2001/3852 , art. 3(7)(i) (subject to Sch. 1 (as amended ( 27 . 3 . 2002 ) by S.I. 2002/1493 , art. 5 and ( 31 . 5 . 2002 ) by S.I. 2002/1790 , art. 2 and ( 29 . 7 . 2002 ) by S.I. 2002/2001 , arts. 2(3) , 3 )); S.I. 2003/933 , art. 2(1)(c) ; S.I. 2004/1757 , art. 2(c) inserted: England inserted
F24 S. 9(3B) omitted (3.11.2008) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833) , art. 1(1) , Sch. 3 para. 175(e) omitted
F25 S. 9(3C) substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833) , art. 1(1) , Sch. 3 para. 175(f) substituted
F26 S. 9(4) omitted (3.11.2008) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833) , art. 1(1) , Sch. 3 para. 175(g) omitted
F27 S. 9(5) substituted (3.11.2008) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833) , art. 1(1) , Sch. 3 para. 175(h) substituted
F28 Words in s. 9(5) inserted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22) , s. 61(3) , Sch. 9 para. 123 ; S.I. 2014/954 , art. 2(c) (with art. 3 ) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956 , arts. 3-11) this amendment (text inserted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. inserted
F29 S. 9(6) omitted (3.11.2008) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833) , art. 1(1) , Sch. 3 para. 175(i) (with Sch. 4 para. 7(3) ) this amendment (text omitted) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. omitted
F30 S. 9(7) omitted (3.11.2008) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833) , art. 1(1) , Sch. 3 para. 175(i) omitted
F31 S. 10 repealed (2.10.2000) by 2000 c. 14 , s. 117(2) , Sch. 6 ; S.I. 2000/2544 , art. 2(2)(h) repealed
F32 S. 12(1): definition of "the 1988 Act" repealed (31.3.2003 for W. and and 1.6.2003 for E.) by 2002 c. 32 , ss. 215(1) , 216 , Sch. 21 para. 123(2) , Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8) , 214(4) ); S.I. 2002/3185 , art. 5 , Sch. Pt. 2 ; S.I. 2003/1115 , art. 3 this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed: England repealed
F33 Words in s. 12(1) repealed (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47) , s. 65 , Sch. 9 para. 8(4)(a) , Sch. 10 (with ss. 51 , 57(3) , 60(4) , 64(5) ); S.I. 2009/2611 , art. 2 , Sch. (with arts. 5-7 ) (as amended (30.3.2010) by S.I. 2010/1101 , arts. 6-11) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F34 S. 12(2)-(3A) repealed (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47) , s. 65 , Sch. 9 para. 8(4)(b) , Sch. 10 (with ss. 51 , 57(3) , 60(4) , 64(5) ); S.I. 2009/2611 , art. 2 , Sch. (with arts. 5-7 ) (as amended (30.3.2010) by S.I. 2010/1101 , arts. 6-11) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F35 S. 13 repealed (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47) , s. 65 , Sch. 10 (with ss. 51 , 57(3) , 60(4) , 64(5) ); S.I. 2009/2611 , art. 2 , Sch. (with arts. 5-7 ) (as amended (30.3.2010) by S.I. 2010/1101 , arts. 6-11) this amendment (text repealed) should be read in conjunction with other related provisions, see the commentary. repealed
F36 Words in s. 14(3) substituted (11.1.2001) by 2000 c. 43 , s. 74 , Sch. 7 Pt. II para. 159(a) ; S.I. 2000/3302 , art. 2(b) substituted
F37 S. 14(5) inserted (11.1.2001) by 2000 c. 43 , s. 74 , Sch. 7 Pt. II para. 159(b) ; S.I. 2000/3302 , art. 2(b) inserted
F38 Sch. omitted (3.11.2008) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/2833) , art. 1(1) , Sch. 3 paras. 177 , 228(e) omitted
I1 S. 8 partly in force; s. 8 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 14(2); s. 8 in force at 12.3.2002 for E.W. by S.I. 2002/1436 , art. 2 : England and Wales
I2 S. 9 wholly in force at 2.10.2000: s. 9 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 14(2); s. 9 in force (1.9.2000) for the purpose only of making regulations by S.I. 2000/2337 , art. 2(1)(e) ; s. 9 in force at 2.10.2000 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2000/2337 , art. 2(2)
M1 1997 c.50 .
M2 1988 c.40 .
M3 1988 c.40 .
M4 1989 c. 41 .
P1 S. 14(2) power partly exercised: 5.6.2000 appointed for specific provisions by S.I. 2000/1459 , art. 2
Defined Term Section/Article ID Scope of Application
prescribed s. 12 def_9b9d477754
the Tribunal s. 9 def_052f3873a4
  • Education (Restriction of Employment) Regulations 2000 (2000/2419)
  • Protection of Children Act Tribunal Regulations 2000 (2000/2619)
  • The Protection of Children (Child Care Organisations) Regulations 2000 (2000/2432)
  • The Protection of Children Act 1999 (Commencement No. 1) Order 2000 (2000/1459)
  • The Protection of Children Act 1999 (Commencement No. 2) Order 2000 (2000/2337)
  • The Protection of Children Act 1999 (Commencement No. 3) Order 2002 (2002/1436)
  • The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Care Standards Tribunal (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2003 (2003/1060)
  • The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Care Standards Tribunal (Amendment No. 3) Regulations 2003 (2003/2043)
  • The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Care Standards Tribunal (Amendment No.2) Regulations 2004 (2004/3354)
  • The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Care Standards Tribunal (Amendment) Regulations 2003 (2003/626)
  • The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Care Standards Tribunal (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (2004/2073)
  • The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Care Standards Tribunal (Amendment) Regulations 2006 (2006/1930)
  • The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Care Standards Tribunal (Amendment) Regulations 2007 (2007/1684)
  • The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Care Standards Tribunal (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (2008/1802)
  • The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Care Standards Tribunal (Review of Disqualification Orders) Regulations 2006 (2006/1929)
  • The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Care Standards Tribunal (Review of Inclusion in the PoCA List and Review of Section 142 Directions) Regulations 2007 (2007/2620)
  • The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Care Standards Tribunal Regulations 2002 (2002/816)

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