Explanatory note

This Order specifies the functions which the Secretary of State may recover the costs of when setting the fees relating to the issue of criminal record and enhanced criminal record certificates. The functions are the issuing of criminal record and enhanced criminal record certificates to volunteers. Regulations 4 and 4A of the Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) Regulations 2002 (S.I. 2002/233 as amended) detail the fees payable in relation to applications for criminal record and enhanced criminal record certificates, currently £24 and £29 respectively but due to rise to £28 and £33 respectively from 1st April 2004, and provide that volunteers are not required to pay a fee in relation to an application for either certificate.