Sch. 7 para. 4 in force at 10.9.2012 immediately after the coming into force of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/2157) by S.I. 2012/2234, art. 2(z)(i) (with arts. 6-16) (as amended (31.3.2014) by S.I. 2014/831, art. 2(2))

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For sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) of paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 (automatic inclusion of person to whom paragraph applies in children's barred list) substitute—

2

If the Secretary of State has reason to believe that this paragraph might apply to a person, the Secretary of State must refer the matter to ISA.

3

If (whether or not on a reference under sub-paragraph (2)) ISA is satisfied that this paragraph applies to a person, it must include the person in the children's barred list.

2

For sub-paragraphs (2) to (4) of paragraph 2 of that Schedule to that Order (inclusion of person to whom paragraph applies in children's barred list with right to make representation afterwards) substitute—

2

If the Secretary of State has reason to believe that—

a

this paragraph might apply to a person, and

b

the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to children,

the Secretary of State must refer the matter to ISA.

3

Sub-paragraph (4) applies if (whether or not on a reference under sub-paragraph (2)) it appears to ISA that—

a

this paragraph applies to a person, and

b

the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to children.

4

ISA must give the person the opportunity to make representations as to why the person should not be included in the children's barred list.

5

Sub-paragraph (6) applies if—

a

the person does not make representations before the end of any time prescribed for the purpose, or

b

the duty in sub-paragraph (4) does not apply by virtue of paragraph 16(2).

6

If ISA—

a

is satisfied that this paragraph applies to the person, and

b

has reason to believe that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to children,

it must include the person in the list.

7

Sub-paragraph (8) applies if the person makes representations before the end of any time prescribed for the purpose.

8

If ISA—

a

is satisfied that this paragraph applies to the person,

b

has reason to believe that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to children, and

c

is satisfied that it is appropriate to include the person in the children's barred list,

it must include the person in the list.

3

In paragraph 3 of that Schedule to that Order (inclusion in children's barred list on behaviour grounds)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for the words from “has” to “conduct,” substitute

i

has (at any time) engaged in relevant conduct, and

ii

is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to children,

,

b

in sub-paragraph (3), after paragraph (a) (and before the word “and” at the end of the paragraph), insert—

aa

it has reason to believe that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to children,

, and

c

in sub-paragraph (3)(b) for “appears to ISA” substitute “ is satisfied ”.

4

In paragraph 5 of that Schedule to that Order (inclusion in children's barred list because of risk of harm)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “falls within sub-paragraph (4)” substitute

i

falls within sub-paragraph (4), and

ii

is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to children,

,

b

in sub-paragraph (3), after paragraph (a) (and before the word “and” at the end of the paragraph), insert—

aa

it has reason to believe that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to children,

, and

c

in sub-paragraph (3)(b) for “appears to ISA” substitute “ is satisfied ”.

5

For sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) of paragraph 7 of that Schedule to that Order (automatic inclusion of person to whom paragraph applies in adults' barred list) substitute—

2

If the Secretary of State has reason to believe that this paragraph might apply to a person, the Secretary of State must refer the matter to ISA.

3

If (whether or not on a reference under sub-paragraph (2)) ISA is satisfied that this paragraph applies to a person, it must include the person in the adults' barred list.

6

For sub-paragraphs (2) to (4) of paragraph 8 of that Schedule to that Order (inclusion of person to whom paragraph applies in adults' barred list with right to make representation afterwards) substitute—

2

If the Secretary of State has reason to believe that—

a

this paragraph might apply to a person, and

b

the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults,

the Secretary of State must refer the matter to ISA.

3

Sub-paragraph (4) applies if (whether or not on a reference under sub-paragraph (2)) it appears to ISA that—

a

this paragraph applies to a person, and

b

the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults.

4

ISA must give the person the opportunity to make representations as to why the person should not be included in the adults' barred list.

5

Sub-paragraph (6) applies if—

a

the person does not make representations before the end of any time prescribed for the purpose, or

b

the duty in sub-paragraph (4) does not apply by virtue of paragraph 16(2).

6

If ISA—

a

is satisfied that this paragraph applies to the person, and

b

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it must include the person in the list.

7

Sub-paragraph (8) applies if the person makes representations before the end of any time prescribed for the purpose.

8

If ISA—

a

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b

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c

is satisfied that it is appropriate to include the person in the adults' barred list,

it must include the person in the list.

7

In paragraph 9 of that Schedule to that Order (inclusion in adults' barred list on behaviour grounds)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for the words from “has” to “conduct,” substitute

i

has (at any time) engaged in relevant conduct, and

ii

is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults,

,

b

in sub-paragraph (3), after paragraph (a) (and before the word “and” at the end of the paragraph), insert—

aa

it has reason to believe that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults,

, and

c

in sub-paragraph (3)(b) for “appears to ISA” substitute “ is satisfied ”.

8

In paragraph 11 of that Schedule to that Order (inclusion in adults' barred list because of risk of harm)—

a

in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “falls within sub-paragraph (4)” substitute

i

falls within sub-paragraph (4), and

ii

is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults,

,

b

in sub-paragraph (3), after paragraph (a) (and before the word “and” at the end of the paragraph), insert—

aa

it has reason to believe that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults,

, and

c

in sub-paragraph (3)(b) for “appears to ISA” substitute “ is satisfied ”.

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<heading>SCHEDULES</heading>
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<num>SCHEDULE 7</num>
<heading>Safeguarding of vulnerable groups: Northern Ireland</heading>
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<em>Alteration of test for barring decisions</em>
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4
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<num>1</num>
<content>
<p>For sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) of paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 (automatic inclusion of person to whom paragraph applies in children's barred list) substitute—</p>
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<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>If the Secretary of State has reason to believe that this paragraph might apply to a person, the Secretary of State must refer the matter to ISA.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e155">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>If (whether or not on a reference under sub-paragraph (2)) ISA is satisfied that this paragraph applies to a person, it must include the person in the children's barred list.</p>
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<subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-2">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>For sub-paragraphs (2) to (4) of paragraph 2 of that Schedule to that Order (inclusion of person to whom paragraph applies in children's barred list with right to make representation afterwards) substitute—</p>
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<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>If the Secretary of State has reason to believe that—</p>
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<paragraph eId="d4e174">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>this paragraph might apply to a person, and</p>
</content>
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<paragraph eId="d4e180">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to children,</p>
</content>
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<wrapUp>
<p>the Secretary of State must refer the matter to ISA.</p>
</wrapUp>
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<subparagraph eId="d4e188">
<num>3</num>
<intro>
<p>Sub-paragraph (4) applies if (whether or not on a reference under sub-paragraph (2)) it appears to ISA that—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e194">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>this paragraph applies to a person, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e200">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to children.</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e206">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>ISA must give the person the opportunity to make representations as to why the person should not be included in the children's barred list.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e212">
<num>5</num>
<intro>
<p>Sub-paragraph (6) applies if—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e218">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the person does not make representations before the end of any time prescribed for the purpose, or</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e224">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the duty in sub-paragraph (4) does not apply by virtue of paragraph 16(2).</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e230">
<num>6</num>
<intro>
<p>If ISA—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e236">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>is satisfied that this paragraph applies to the person, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e242">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>has reason to believe that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to children,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<wrapUp>
<p>it must include the person in the list.</p>
</wrapUp>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e250">
<num>7</num>
<content>
<p>Sub-paragraph (8) applies if the person makes representations before the end of any time prescribed for the purpose.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e256">
<num>8</num>
<intro>
<p>If ISA—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e262">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>is satisfied that this paragraph applies to the person,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e268">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>has reason to believe that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to children, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e274">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>is satisfied that it is appropriate to include the person in the children's barred list,</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<wrapUp>
<p>it must include the person in the list.</p>
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<subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-3">
<num>3</num>
<intro>
<p>In paragraph 3 of that Schedule to that Order (inclusion in children's barred list on behaviour grounds)—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-3-a">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for the words from “has” to “conduct,” substitute</p>
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<subparagraph eId="d4e297">
<num>i</num>
<content>
<p>has (at any time) engaged in relevant conduct, and</p>
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<subparagraph eId="d4e303">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to children,</p>
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<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>in sub-paragraph (3), after paragraph (a) (and before the word “and” at the end of the paragraph), insert—</p>
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<p>it has reason to believe that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to children,</p>
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<p>
in sub-paragraph (3)(b) for “appears to ISA” substitute
<mod>
<quotedText>“ is satisfied ”</quotedText>
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.
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</content>
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<subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-4">
<num>4</num>
<intro>
<p>In paragraph 5 of that Schedule to that Order (inclusion in children's barred list because of risk of harm)—</p>
</intro>
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<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “falls within sub-paragraph (4)” substitute</p>
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<num>i</num>
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<p>falls within sub-paragraph (4), and</p>
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<subparagraph eId="d4e356">
<num>ii</num>
<content>
<p>is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to children,</p>
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<paragraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-4-b">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>in sub-paragraph (3), after paragraph (a) (and before the word “and” at the end of the paragraph), insert—</p>
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<p>it has reason to believe that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to children,</p>
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<p>
in sub-paragraph (3)(b) for “appears to ISA” substitute
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<quotedText>“ is satisfied ”</quotedText>
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</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-5">
<num>5</num>
<content>
<p>For sub-paragraphs (2) and (3) of paragraph 7 of that Schedule to that Order (automatic inclusion of person to whom paragraph applies in adults' barred list) substitute—</p>
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<subparagraph eId="d4e395">
<num>2</num>
<content>
<p>If the Secretary of State has reason to believe that this paragraph might apply to a person, the Secretary of State must refer the matter to ISA.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e401">
<num>3</num>
<content>
<p>If (whether or not on a reference under sub-paragraph (2)) ISA is satisfied that this paragraph applies to a person, it must include the person in the adults' barred list.</p>
</content>
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<subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-6">
<num>6</num>
<content>
<p>For sub-paragraphs (2) to (4) of paragraph 8 of that Schedule to that Order (inclusion of person to whom paragraph applies in adults' barred list with right to make representation afterwards) substitute—</p>
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<subparagraph eId="d4e414">
<num>2</num>
<intro>
<p>If the Secretary of State has reason to believe that—</p>
</intro>
<paragraph eId="d4e420">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>this paragraph might apply to a person, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e426">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults,</p>
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<wrapUp>
<p>the Secretary of State must refer the matter to ISA.</p>
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</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e434">
<num>3</num>
<intro>
<p>Sub-paragraph (4) applies if (whether or not on a reference under sub-paragraph (2)) it appears to ISA that—</p>
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<paragraph eId="d4e440">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>this paragraph applies to a person, and</p>
</content>
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<paragraph eId="d4e446">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults.</p>
</content>
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</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e452">
<num>4</num>
<content>
<p>ISA must give the person the opportunity to make representations as to why the person should not be included in the adults' barred list.</p>
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</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e458">
<num>5</num>
<intro>
<p>Sub-paragraph (6) applies if—</p>
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<paragraph eId="d4e464">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>the person does not make representations before the end of any time prescribed for the purpose, or</p>
</content>
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<paragraph eId="d4e470">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>the duty in sub-paragraph (4) does not apply by virtue of paragraph 16(2).</p>
</content>
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</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e476">
<num>6</num>
<intro>
<p>If ISA—</p>
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<paragraph eId="d4e482">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>is satisfied that this paragraph applies to the person, and</p>
</content>
</paragraph>
<paragraph eId="d4e488">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>has reason to believe that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults,</p>
</content>
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<wrapUp>
<p>it must include the person in the list.</p>
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<subparagraph eId="d4e496">
<num>7</num>
<content>
<p>Sub-paragraph (8) applies if the person makes representations before the end of any time prescribed for the purpose.</p>
</content>
</subparagraph>
<subparagraph eId="d4e502">
<num>8</num>
<intro>
<p>If ISA—</p>
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<paragraph eId="d4e508">
<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>is satisfied that this paragraph applies to the person,</p>
</content>
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<paragraph eId="d4e514">
<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>has reason to believe that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults, and</p>
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<paragraph eId="d4e520">
<num>c</num>
<content>
<p>is satisfied that it is appropriate to include the person in the adults' barred list,</p>
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<p>it must include the person in the list.</p>
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<num>7</num>
<intro>
<p>In paragraph 9 of that Schedule to that Order (inclusion in adults' barred list on behaviour grounds)—</p>
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<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for the words from “has” to “conduct,” substitute</p>
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<p>has (at any time) engaged in relevant conduct, and</p>
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<num>b</num>
<content>
<p>in sub-paragraph (3), after paragraph (a) (and before the word “and” at the end of the paragraph), insert—</p>
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<paragraph eId="d4e564">
<num>aa</num>
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<p>it has reason to believe that the person is or has been, or might in future be, engaged in regulated activity relating to vulnerable adults,</p>
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in sub-paragraph (3)(b) for “appears to ISA” substitute
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<subparagraph eId="schedule-7-paragraph-4-8">
<num>8</num>
<intro>
<p>In paragraph 11 of that Schedule to that Order (inclusion in adults' barred list because of risk of harm)—</p>
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<num>a</num>
<content>
<p>in sub-paragraph (1)(a) for “falls within sub-paragraph (4)” substitute</p>
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in sub-paragraph (3)(b) for “appears to ISA” substitute
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