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- s. 112(2A) inserted by 2011 c. 24 (N.I.) s. 101
- s. 112(2A) inserted by 2009 c. 26 s. 93 (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S. 93 repealed (10.9.2012) without ever being in force by 2012 c. 9, ss. 79(1), 120, Sch. 10 Pt. 6; S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(cc))
- s. 113(3)(e) words inserted by S.S.I. 2006/50 art. 2(2)
- s. 113(3G) inserted by 2002 c. 32 Sch. 12 para. 14
- s. 113(3G) inserted by 2002 c. 32, Sch. 12 para. 14 (as extended) by 2003 asp 5 s. 12(1)(c)
- s. 113(3EA) (3EB) inserted by S.I. 2003/417 (N.I.) art. 17(4)
- s. 113(3EC) (3ED) inserted by S.I. 2003/417 (N.I.) art. 47(3)
- s. 113(4A) inserted by 2003 c. 44 Sch. 35 para. 3(3)
- s. 113(4A) insertion by 2003 c. 44, Sch. 35 para. 3(3) extended to N.I. by 2005 c. 15 s. 167(a)
- s. 113A(6A)-(6C) inserted by 2011 asp 1 s. 188(b)
- s. 115(5)(ec) inserted by 2002 c. 32 Sch. 12 para. 15(2)
- s. 115(5)(ec) inserted by 2002 c. 32, Sch. 12 para. 15(2) (as extended) by 2003 asp 5 s. 12(1)(c)
- s. 115(5)(ga) inserted by 2001 c. 12 s. 21 (Amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. S. 21 repealed (6.4.2006 for E.W.) by 2003 c. 44, Sch. 37 Pt. 11; S.I. 2006/751, art. 2(d))
- s. 115(6BB) inserted by 2002 c. 32 Sch. 12 para. 15(3)
- s. 115(6BB) inserted by 2002 c. 32, Sch. 12 para. 15(3) (as extended) by 2003 asp 5 s. 12(1)(c)
- s. 115(6EA) inserted by S.I. 2003/417 (N.I.) art. 17(5)
- s. 115(6EB) inserted by S.I. 2003/417 (N.I.) art. 47(4)
- s. 115(9A) (9B) inserted by 2003 c. 44 Sch. 35 para. 4(5)
- s. 115(9A) (9B) insertion by 2003 c. 44, Sch. 35 para. 4(5) extended to N.I. by 2005 c. 15 s. 167(a)
- s. 118(2ZA) inserted by 2009 c. 26 s. 95
- s. 118(2ZA) words substituted by S.I. 2012/3006 art. 37(j) (This amendment not applied to legislation.gov.uk. The insertion of s. 118(2ZA) by 2009 c. 26, s. 95 is still prospective)
- s. 121(a) inserted by 2006 asp 10 s. 3(8)(a)
- Sch. 8A para. 34G inserted by S.I. 2024/374 Sch. 5 para. 3
- Sch. 8B para. 102(ea) inserted by 2023 c. 47 s. 3(2)
[F1120AARefusal, cancellation or suspension of registration on other groundsE+W
(1)Regulations may make provision enabling [F2DBS] in prescribed cases to refuse to register a person who, in the opinion of [F2DBS], is likely to [F3act as the registered person in relation to] fewer applications under this Part in any period of twelve months than a prescribed minimum number.
(2)Subsection (3) applies where a registered person—
(a)is, in the opinion of [F4DBS], no longer likely to wish to [F5act as the registered person in relation to] applications under this Part,
(b)has, in any period of twelve months during which he was registered, [F6acted as the registered person in relation to] fewer applications under this Part than the minimum number specified in respect of him by regulations under subsection (1), or
(c)has failed to comply with any condition of his registration.
(3)Subject to section 120AB, [F7DBS] may—
(a)suspend that person’s registration for such period not exceeding 6 months as [F7DBS] thinks fit, or
(b)remove that person from the register.
[F8(4)Subsection (6) applies if an application is made under section 120 by an individual who—
(a)has previously been a registered person; and
(b)has been removed from the register (otherwise than at that individual's own request).
(5)Subsection (6) also applies if an application is made under section 120 by a body corporate or unincorporate which—
(a)has previously been a registered person; and
(b)has been removed from the register (otherwise than at its own request).
(6)[F9DBS] may refuse the application.]]
Extent Information
E1This version of this provision extends to England and Wales only; a separate version has been created for Northern Ireland only
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 120AA, 120AB inserted (6.4.2006 for E.W., 3.12.2007 for N.I.) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 35 para. 9; S.I. 2006/751, art. 2(c)(ii); S.I. 2007/3340, art. 2(b)
F2Words in s. 120AA(1) substituted (E.W.) (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 37(p) (with Pt. 4)
F3Words in s. 120AA(1) substituted (E.W.) (2.3.2009) by The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Electronic Communications) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/203), arts. 1(1), 8(2)
F4Words in s. 120AA(2) substituted (E.W.) (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 37(p) (with Pt. 4)
F5Words in s. 120AA(2)(a) substituted (E.W.) (2.3.2009) by The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Electronic Communications) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/203), arts. 1(1), 8(3)(a)
F6Words in s. 120AA(2)(b) substituted (E.W.) (2.3.2009) by The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) (Electronic Communications) Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/203), arts. 1(1), 8(3)(b)
F7Words in s. 120AA(3) substituted (E.W.) (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 37(p) (with Pt. 4)
F8S. 120AA(4)-(6) inserted (E.W.) (10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157)) by Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (c. 9), ss. 81, 120 (with s. 97); S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(t)
F9Words in s. 120AA(6) substituted (E.W.) (1.12.2012) by The Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (Disclosure and Barring Service Transfer of Functions) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/3006), arts. 1(1), 37(p) (with Pt. 4)
Commencement Information
I1S. 120AA in force at 3.12.2007 for N.I. by S.I. 2007/3342, art. 2(d)
[F1120AARefusal, cancellation or suspension of registration on other groundsN.I.
(1)Regulations may make provision enabling the Secretary of State in prescribed cases to refuse to register a person who, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, is likely to [F10 act as the registered person in relation to ] fewer applications under this Part in any period of twelve months than a prescribed minimum number.
(2)Subsection (3) applies where a registered person—
(a)is, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, no longer likely to wish to [F11act as the registered person in relation to ] applications under this Part,
(b) has, in any period of twelve months during which he was registered, [F12 acted as the registered person in relation to ] fewer applications under this Part than the minimum number specified in respect of him by regulations under subsection (1), or
(c) has failed to comply with any condition of his registration.
(3)Subject to section 120AB, the Secretary of State may—
(a)suspend that person’s registration for such period not exceeding 6 months as the Secretary of State thinks fit, or
(b)remove that person from the register.
[F13(4)Subsection (6) applies if an application is made under section 120 by an individual who—
(a)has previously been a registered person; and
(b)has been removed from the register (otherwise than at that individual's own request).
(5)Subsection (6) also applies if an application is made under section 120 by a body corporate or unincorporate which—
(a)has previously been a registered person; and
(b)has been removed from the register (otherwise than at its own request).
(6)The Department may refuse the application.]]
Extent Information
E2This version of this provision extends to Northern Ireland only; a separate version has been created for England and Wales only
Textual Amendments
F1Ss. 120AA, 120AB inserted (6.4.2006 for E.W., 3.12.2007 for N.I.) by Criminal Justice Act 2003 (c. 44), s. 336(3)(4), Sch. 35 para. 9; S.I. 2006/751, art. 2(c)(ii); S.I. 2007/3340, art. 2(b)
F10Words in s. 120AA(1) substituted (N.I.) (2.11.2015) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 9), s. 106(2), Sch. 5 para. 13(2); S.R. 2015/358, art. 2(m)(i)
F11Words in s. 120AA(2)(a) substituted (N.I.) (2.11.2015) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 9), s. 106(2), Sch. 5 para. 13(3)(a); S.R. 2015/358, art. 2(m)(i)
F12Words in s. 120AA(2)(b) substituted (N.I.) (2.11.2015) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 9), s. 106(2), Sch. 5 para. 13(3)(b); S.R. 2015/358, art. 2(m)(i)
F13120AA(4)-(6) inserted (N.I.) (2.11.2015) by Justice Act (Northern Ireland) 2015 (c. 9), ss. 39, 106(2); S.R. 2015/358, art. 2(d)
Commencement Information
I1S. 120AA in force at 3.12.2007 for N.I. by S.I. 2007/3342, art. 2(d)
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