The Disclosure Act will improve the disclosure system in Scotland by removing unnecessary barriers for people with convictions as they seek employment or other opportunities and enhance the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.

1 April 2025 is a major milestone for implementation of the Disclosure Act. On this date:

• there will be a reduction in the number of disclosure products
• applicants will have more control over their information. The disclosure process will include a requirement for applicants to share a copy of their disclosure with the accredited body that countersigned the application, or to notify Disclosure Scotland that they will seek a review. Disclosure Scotland’s Digital Team are currently developing this, ending the current process of applicant and countersignatory results being produced simultaneously
• an individualised approach to the disclosure of childhood offending and rights of review for convictions disclosed, to enhance fairness and proportionality. Applicants will be able to indicate their intent to review a Level 2 disclosure digitally
• the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme will become mandatory for those carrying out regulated roles with children and protected adults

Read more on what you need to know Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 – what do you need to know and do now? – Disclosure Scotland