Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 (asp 13)

PART 2 Protection of vulnerable groups

Miscellaneous

90 Meaning of “conviction”

(1) The PVG Act is amended as follows.

(2) In section 97(1) (general interpretation), after the definition of “conduct” insert—

• ““conviction” means a conviction within the meaning of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; and references to “convicted” (other than in section 14) are to be construed accordingly,”.

(3) In schedule 5 (index), at the appropriate place insert—

“conviction, convicted (other than in section 14)

section 97(1)”.