Regulation 2 Interpretation

In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires–

• “the Act” means the Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003;

• “the individual” is the person who is the subject of a reference under section 2(1) or 4(1) of the Act or named in a report of a relevant inquiry to which the provisions of section 6 of the Act apply;

• “the List” means the list of individuals unsuitable to work with children kept by the Scottish Ministers in terms of section 1(1) of the Act;

• “referring body” means the organisation or person making a reference to the Scottish Ministers under section 2(1) or 4(1) of the Act;

• “relevant time limits” means the time limits prescribed in, or specified by the Scottish Ministers under, these Regulations; and

• “working day” means a day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, a bank holiday in Scotland under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971^f1, or a day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning.