Police Act 1997 and Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 Instruments - Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme: children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment

5. How will the policy/measure give better or further effect to the implementation of the UNCRC in Scotland?

This policy will have a marginal impact. The policy makes an extension to circumstances where questions about certain spent conviction history can be asked and an enhanced disclosure requested. 16 and 17 year olds in similar circumstances, such as where an adult in their household is registering as a childminder, are already eligible. As set out above, there are existing protections on what can be disclosed and the use of this information.