# Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, Section 90: Meaning of “conviction”


(1) The PVG Act is amended as follows.
(2) In section 97(1) (general interpretation), after the definition of “conduct” insert—
““conviction” means a conviction within the meaning of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; and references to “convicted” (other than in section 14) are to be construed accordingly,”.
(3) In schedule 5 (index), at the appropriate place insert—
“
conviction, convicted (other than in section 14)
section 97(1)
”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2020/13/section/90 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/disclosure-scotland-act-2020/section-90
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