It is the intention of the University to comply with the Disclosure Scotland statutory requirements and code of practice, so far as is reasonably practicable, in order to ensure that the University meets its mandatory and discretionary disclosure obligations.
It is the duty of the approved ‘Lead Signatory’ and all approved ‘Counter Signatories’ to ensure that they personally comply with all requirements of the Disclosure Scotland Code of Practice, in order to ensure that the University fulfils its statutory obligations.
More information relating to Disclosure Scotland and Code of Practice can be sourced from the Disclosure Scotland website:
Although work on the Disclosure Scotland procedures is still ongoing, the following information is currently available:
People who work, on a regular basis, with vulnerable groups will need to join the PVG Scheme and, from then on, their membership records will be automatically updated if any new vetting information arises. Vetting information is conviction information retrieved from the criminal justice systems and non-conviction information held by the police that is considered relevant.
For students seeking assistance or advice regarding disclosure checks or the PVG Scheme, your school/department contact is:
For staff seeking assistance or advice regarding disclosure checks or the PVG Scheme, you should contact:
For any specific enquiries relating to the Faculty of Health and Social Care, contact:
Other general enquiries should be directed to:
Referrals by Organisations
The PVG Act places a duty on organisations to make a referral in certain circumstances. Broadly speaking, these are that: (a) an individual doing regulated work has done something to harm a child or protected adult and (b) the matter is so serious that the organisation has (or would) permanently remove the individual from regulated work.
Failure to refer an individual may mean that someone unsuitable for regulated work does not become barred and could go on and harm other vulnerable people.
RGU's Lead Signatory will be responsible for making the referral.
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