# Protection of Children (Scotland) Act 2003, Introduction: Introductory text


An Act of the Scottish Parliament to require the Scottish Ministers to keep a list of individuals whom they consider to be unsuitable to work with children; to prohibit individuals included in the list, and individuals who are similarly regarded in other jurisdictions, from doing certain work relating to children; to make further provision in relation to that list; and for connected purposes.
The Bill for this Act of the Scottish Parliament was passed by the Parliament on 12th February 2003 and received Royal Assent on 19th March 2003

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2003/5/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/protection-of-children-scotland-act-2003/introduction
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