(1)The 1974 Act is amended as follows.
(2)After section 5 there is inserted—
(1)This is Table A as referred to in section 5(2A)—
Sentence | Disclosure period – aged 18 or over | Disclosure period – aged under 18 |
---|---|---|
A custodial sentence not exceeding 12 months | The term of the sentence plus 2 years | The term of the sentence plus 1 year |
A custodial sentence exceeding 12 months but not exceeding 30 months | The term of the sentence plus 4 years | The term of the sentence plus 2 years |
A custodial sentence exceeding 30 months but not exceeding 48 months | The term of the sentence plus 6 years | The term of the sentence plus 3 years |
A fine | 12 months | 6 months |
A compensation order under section 249 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 | 12 months | 6 months |
An order for endorsement made by a court in relation to an offence mentioned in schedule 2 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 | 5 years | 2½ years |
Any sentence— (a) not mentioned above in this Table or in Table B, or (b) other than one to which section 5(2D), or any of sections 5C to 5J, applies | 12 months | 6 months |
(2)In Table A, “custodial sentence” and “Table B” have the same meanings as given by section 5(12).”.
Commencement Information
I1S. 20 in force at 30.11.2020 by S.S.I. 2020/245, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 3)