News Source: The Independent
| 2 months ago
All of us agree that we need to check the backgrounds of those in responsible roles working with children. There have been far too many horrendous cases over the years for that not to be necessary. So teachers, school staff, youth group leaders,...
News Source: Epoch Times
| 2 months ago
Parents who help regularly with their children's sports or social clubs face fines of up to 5,000 pounds if they fail to register with a new state anti-paedophile database, the Home Office confirmed on Friday. It is the latest measure to improve...
News Source: The independent
| 2 months ago
The Independent reports that the scheme could cost the British public at least £170m. Failure to register with the Independent Safeguarding Authority, the Home Office agency which administers the scheme, could lead to criminal prosecution and a...
News Source: BBC
| 2 months ago
Parents who regularly drive children for sports or social clubs will have to undergo criminal record checks or face fines of up to £5,000 under new rules. Along with parents who host foreign exchange students, they will fall under the scope of the...
News Source: Sky News
| 2 months ago
UK, Thursday September 10, 2009 Millions of people who work with children are going to have to undergo criminal record checks or face fines of up to £5,000 in new child protection measures. The scheme aims to reduce the risk of abusers gaining...
News Source: The Independent
| 2 months ago
The Government's controversial vetting database will cost the British public at least £170m, The Independent can disclose. The Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS), which comes into force next month and is intended to prevent unsuitable people from...