Protection of Children Act 1999

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Protection of Children Act 1999

Protection of Children Act 1999 (1999 c. 14)

Department of Health list

1 Duty of Secretary of State to keep list.

[F1] Ss. 1-4C repealed (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47), s. 65, Sch. 9 para. 8(2), Sch. 10 (with ss. 51, 57(3), 60(4), 64(5)); S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2,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)

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2 Inclusion in list on reference following disciplinary action etc.

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

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2B Individuals named in the findings of certain inquiries.

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

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

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3 Inclusion in list on transfer from Consultancy Service Index.

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4 Appeals against inclusion in list.

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4A Applications for removal from list.

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4B Conditions for application under section 4A.

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4C Restoration to list.

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Department for Education and Employment list

5 Additional grounds for prohibiting or restricting employment.

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[F2] S. 5 repealed (31.3.2003 for W. and 1.6.2003 for E.) by 2002 c. 32, ss. 215, 216, Sch. 21 para. 120, Sch. 22 Pt. 3 (with ss. 210(8), 214(4)); S.I. 2002/3185, art. 5, Sch.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

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[F3] S. 6 repealed (11.1.2001) by 2000 c. 43, ss. 74, 75, Sch. 7 Pt.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)

General

7 Effect of inclusion in either list.

[F4] S. 7 repealed (12.10.2009) by Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47), s. 65, Sch. 9 para. 8(2), Sch. 10 (with ss. 51, 57(3), 60(4), 64(5)); S.I. 2009/2611, art. 2,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)

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

(1) After subsection (3) of section 113 of the 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 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 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.

[M1] 1997 c.50.

[M2] 1988 c.40.

[M3] 1988 c.40.

(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.

9 The Tribunal.

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

[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)

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

[M4] 1989 c. 41.

[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)

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

[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.

[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

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(f) on an appeal under section 166 of the Education Act 2002;or

[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

[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)

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

[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)

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

(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.

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(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.

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

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

[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)

(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.

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Supplemental

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[F31] S. 10 repealed (2.10.2000) by 2000 c. 14, s. 117(2), Sch. 6; S.I. 2000/2544, art. 2(2)(h)

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—

[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

[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)

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(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.

13 Transitional provisions.

[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)

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14 Short title, commencement and extent.

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

[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)

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

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