15th June 2010
Vetting and Barring Scheme registration halted
You may be aware that the ISA registration stage of the Vetting and Barring Scheme has been halted to allow the Government to conduct a remodelling of the scheme back to proportionate, common sense levels. As a result the ISA registration phase of the scheme has been stopped and will not launch on 26 July 2010.
The Home Secretary Theresa May said that the safety of children and vulnerable adults is of 'paramount importance to the new government', but that a measured approach is vital. She continued, 'We've listened to the criticisms and will respond with a scheme that has been fundamentally remodelled. Vulnerable groups must be properly protected in a way that is proportionate and sensible. This redrawing of the VBS will ensure this happens'.
It is not yet clear how the Government's remodelling of the Vetting and Barring Scheme will impact upon the future of ISA registration. Once more information about this is available we will communicate it to you.
The press release is available at www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Welsh Hockey will keep all members fully updated as more information becomes available. In the meantime the usual process of CRB checks will remain in place and will be conducted by the WHU for all relevant members. If you have any queries please contact is on 029 2078 0730 or by email at info@welsh-hockey.co.uk
