Section 21 Review of accuracy of information by the Scottish MinistersI1

(1)

This section applies where—

(a)

a Level 2 review application is made in relation to a Level 2 disclosure provided to an applicant, and

(b)

the Level 2 review application seeks a review of the accuracy of any of the information contained in the Level 2 disclosure.

(2)

The Scottish Ministers must carry out a review of the accuracy of the information contained in the Level 2 disclosure.

(3)

In the review the Scottish Ministers must decide whether the information is accurate.

(4)

The Scottish Ministers must notify the applicant of their decision.

(5)

A review under subsection (2) in respect of any information contained in a Level 2 disclosure may not, in relation to that information, consider any question that could be the subject of a review under—

(a)

section 22, 23 or 25, or

(b)

section 18 of the Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Act 2019.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: S. 21 in force at 1.4.2025 by S.S.I. 2025/27, reg. 3(1)(2), sch.