Written Question · S3W-00830 · Session 3
Whether particular procedures are in place in respect of foreign workers who require enhanced disclosure certificates and, if so, what thes…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether particular procedures are in place in respect of foreign workers who require enhanced disclosure certificates and, if so, what these procedures are.
The answer
Disclosure Scotland, whocarry out criminal record checks on behalf of Scottish ministers, do not have accessto information about the criminal records of foreign workers before they enter theUnited Kingdom. It is the responsibility of the person concerned toprovide information from her or his home country if that is sought by an employer.
We are working with colleagueselsewhere in the UK to give effect to a number of EU initiatives that shouldimprove the sharing of information for employment purposes.
We are working with colleagueselsewhere in the UK to give effect to a number of EU initiatives that shouldimprove the sharing of information for employment purposes.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-00830 by reference.