Schedule 2
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Bill [Lords]
12:45 pm
Derek Conway (Old Bexley and Sidcup, Conservative)
With this it will be convenient to discuss the following amendments: No. 120, in schedule 2, page 35, line 14, at end insert—
‘1A (1) This paragraph applies to the decision-making process of IBB.
(2) IBB must refer to a code of practice, to be issued by regulations, prior to including an individual on the barred list.
(3) For the purpose of sub-paragraph (2), a code of practice is—
(a) that which is issued by the Secretary of State by regulation, subject to the affirmative resolution procedure,
(b) composed after consultation with senior representatives from—
(i) the police service;
(ii) the probation service;
(iii) the Child Protection Service; and
(iv) the Crown Prosecution Service.’.
No. 133, in schedule 2, page 35, line 14, at end insert—
‘1A (4) IBB cannot include a person under the age of 18 in the children’s barred list without the right to representations.
(5) IBB must make a referral for therapeutic services, as specified in regulations, for a person under the age of 18 included on the children’s barred list after representations have been heard.’.
No. 122, in schedule 2, page 37, line 8, leave out sub-paragraph (3) and insert—
‘(3) Referrals made by the Secretary of State under this paragraph will be subject to scrutiny by IBB prior to automatic inclusion of an individual on the barred list.’.
No. 123, in schedule 2, page 37, line 9, at end insert—
‘6A (1) This paragraph applies to the decision-making process of the IBB.
(2) IBB must refer to a code of practice, to be issued by regulations, prior to including an individual on the barred list.
(3) For the purposes of sub-paragraph (2), a code of practice is—
(a) that which is issued by the Secretary of State by regulation, subject to the affirmative resolution procedure,
(b) composed after consultation with senior representatives from—
(i) the police service;
(ii) the probation service;
(iii) the Child Protection Service; and
(iv) the Crown Prosecution Service.’.
No. 134, in schedule 2, page 37, line 9, at end insert—
‘6A (1) IBB cannot include a person under the age of 18 in the adults’ barred list without the right to representations.
(2) IBB must make a referral for therapeutic services, as specified in regulations, for a person under the age of 18 included on the adults’ barred list after representations have been heard.’.