# The School Governance (Constitution) (England) Regulations 2012, Regulation 16A: Criminal record certificates


(1) Where a governor has been elected or appointed before 1st April 2016 and does not hold an enhanced criminal record certificate, the governing body must apply for such a certificate in respect of that governor by 1st September 2016.
(2) Where a governor is elected or appointed on or after 1st April 2016 and does not hold an enhanced criminal record certificate, the governing body must apply for such a certificate in respect of that governor within 21 days after his or her appointment or election.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/1034/regulation/16A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/school-governance-constitution-england-regulations-2012/regulation-16A
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