# Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, Section 10: Consideration whether to list: organisational referrals etc.


(1) This section applies
(a) where—
(i) prescribed information relating to an individual has been given to Ministers in pursuance of sections 3 to 6 or 8, and
(ii) they are satisfied that the information was not given for vexatious or frivolous purposes , or
(aa) where prescribed information relating to an individual has been given to Ministers in pursuance of section 6A, or
(b) where information relating to an individual has been given to Ministers by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
(2) Where Ministers are satisfied that the information indicates that it may be appropriate for the individual to be included in the children's list, they must consider listing the individual in that list.
(3) Where Ministers are satisfied that the information indicates that it may be appropriate for the individual to be included in the adults' list, they must consider listing the individual in that list.
(4) For the avoidance of doubt, subsections (2) and (3) apply in relation to an individual regardless of the type of regulated role (if any) which the individual is or has been carrying out.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2007/14/section/10 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/protection-of-vulnerable-groups-scotland-act-2007/section-10
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