Draft Order laid before the Scottish Parliament under section 10(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 for approval by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
2015 No.
The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2015
Made
Coming into force
The Scottish Ministers make the following Order in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 4(4), 7(4) and 10(1) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 19741 and all other powers enabling them to do so.
In accordance with section 10(2)2 of that Act, a draft of this Order has been laid before and approved by resolution of the Scottish Parliament.
Citation, commencement and interpretation1
1
This Order may be cited as the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2015 and comes into force on 10th September 2015.
2
In this Order, “the 2013 Order” means the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 20133.
Interpretation2
1
In article 2(1) of the 2013 Order (interpretation)—
a
in the appropriate places insert—
“the 1997 Act” means the Police Act 19974;
“higher level disclosure” means—
“protected conviction” means a spent conviction of a kind mentioned in article 2A(1);
“sent” means—
- a
in relation to a criminal record certificate or an enhanced criminal record certificate issued under section 113A(1) or 113B(1) of the 1997 Act, sent in accordance with section 116ZA(2) or (4) of that Act to the registered person who countersigned the application for that certificate under section 113A(2) or, as the case may be, 113B(2)(a) of that Act;
- b
in relation to a criminal record certificate or enhanced criminal record certificate issued under section 114(1) or 116(1)8 of the 1997 Act, sent in accordance with section 116ZA(2) or (4) of that Act to the person who made the statement under section 114(2) or, as the case may be, 116(2) of that Act; and
- c
in relation to a scheme record disclosed under section 52(3) or (7) of the 2007 Act, disclosed to the registered person who made the declaration mentioned in condition C in section 55 of that Act;
b
for the definition of “lay representative” substitute—
“lay representative” means a person who—
- a
is representing a party in civil proceedings in the sheriff court or proceedings in the Court of Session; and
- b
is not—
- i
a solicitor or an advocate; or
- ii
someone having the right to conduct litigation, or a right of audience, by virtue of section 27 of the Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 19909
2
After article 2 of the 2013 Order insert—
Protected convictions2A
1
For the purposes of this Order, a person’s conviction is a protected conviction if—
a
it is a spent conviction; and
b
either—
i
it is not a conviction for an offence listed in Schedule A1 or B1; or
ii
it is a conviction for an offence listed in Schedule B1 and at least one of the conditions specified in paragraph (2) is satisfied.
2
The conditions are—
a
the sentence imposed in respect of the conviction was an admonition or an absolute discharge;
b
the person was aged under 18 on the date of conviction and at least 7 years and 6 months have passed since the date of conviction; and
c
the person was aged 18 or over on the date of conviction and at least 15 years have passed since the date of conviction.
3
In subsection (2)(a), the reference to an absolute discharge includes a reference to the discharge of the referral of a child’s case to a children’s hearing under—
a
section 69(1)(b) and (12) of the Children (Scotland) Act 199510; or
b
section 91(3)(b), 93(2)(b), 108(3)(b) or 119(3)(b) of the Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 201111.
Amendment of article 33
1
Article 3 of the 2013 Order (exclusion of section 4(1) of the Act) is amended as follows.
2
The existing text becomes paragraph (1).
3
After that paragraph insert—
2
But the application of section 4(1) of the Act is not excluded in relation to any protected conviction, or any circumstances ancillary to such a conviction, in relation to—
a
proceedings specified in paragraphs 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, 25 or 28 of Schedule 1; or
b
proceedings specified in paragraph (1)(b).
Amendment of article 44
1
Article 4 of the 2013 Order (exclusion of section 4(2)(a) and (b) of the Act) is amended as follows.
2
The existing text becomes paragraph (1).
3
After that paragraph insert—
2
But the application of section 4(2)(a) and (b) of the Act is not excluded in relation to any question relating to a spent conviction, or any circumstances ancillary to that conviction, if that conviction is—
a
a protected conviction; or
b
a conviction for an offence listed in Schedule B1 which—
i
is not a protected conviction; and
ii
is not included in a higher level disclosure sent in connection with the purpose for which the question is put.
3
Paragraph (2) does not apply to—
a
any question put to assess the suitability of a person to hold—
i
any certificate or permit mentioned in paragraph 3(3)(a) of Schedule 3;
ii
a certificate mentioned in paragraph 3(3)(c) of that Schedule;
iii
a licence mentioned in paragraph 3(3)(ca)12 of that Schedule;
b
any question mentioned in paragraph 6(1) of Schedule 3; or
c
any question put to assess the suitability of a person to hold an occupation mentioned in paragraph 1 or 4 of Part 3 of Schedule 4.
4
If a spent conviction for an offence listed in Schedule B1 is included in a higher level disclosure, the application of section 4(2)(a) and (b) of the Act is not excluded in relation to any failure to disclose that conviction, or any circumstances ancillary to that conviction, which occurred before that higher level disclosure was sent.
Amendment of article 55
1
Article 5 of the 2013 Order (exceptions from section 4(3) of the Act) is amended as follows.
2
The existing text becomes paragraph (1).
3
After that paragraph insert—
2
But the exceptions in paragraph (1)(a) and (c) do not apply in relation to a spent conviction, or any circumstances ancillary to that conviction, if that conviction is—
a
a protected conviction; or
b
a conviction for an offence listed in Schedule B1 which—
i
is not a protected conviction; and
ii
is not included in a higher level disclosure sent in connection with the profession, office, employment, occupation, decision or proposed decision to which the exception would otherwise apply.
3
Paragraph (2) does not apply in relation to an occupation listed in paragraph 1 or 4 of Part 3 of Schedule 4.
4
If a spent conviction for an offence listed in Schedule B1 is included in a higher level disclosure, the exceptions in paragraph (1)(a) and (c) do not apply to any failure to disclose that conviction, or any circumstances ancillary to that conviction, which occurred before that higher level disclosure was sent.
Lists of convictions6
Before Schedule 1 to the 2013 Order (proceedings) insert—
SCHEDULE A1OFFENCES WHICH MUST ALWAYS BE DISCLOSED
Common law offences
1
Abduction.
2
Abortion.
3
Assault to severe injury.
4
Assault with intent to rape or ravish.
5
Assault with intent to commit the statutory offence of rape.
6
Bestiality.
7
Cruel and unnatural treatment of persons.
8
Culpable homicide.
9
Drugging.
10
Extortion.
11
Hamesucken.
12
Hijacking.
13
Piracy.
14
Plagium.
15
Reset of plagium.
16
Treason.
17
Uttering threats.
Statutory offences
Armed forces18
An offence under section 42 of the Armed Forces Act 200613 (criminal conduct) where the corresponding offence under the law of England and Wales is, or corresponds to, an offence listed in this Schedule.
Aviation and maritime
19
An offence under the Piracy Act 183714.
20
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Aviation Security Act 198215—
a
section 1 (hijacking);
b
section 2 (destroying, damaging or endangering safety of aircraft);
c
section 3 (other acts endangering or likely to endanger safety of aircraft); and
d
section 4 (offences in relation to certain dangerous articles).
21
An offence under section 9 of the Aviation and Maritime Security Act 199016 (hijacking of ships).
22
An offence under article 241 of the Air Navigation Order 200917 in respect of a contravention of article 137 of that Order (endangering safety of aircraft).
Children
23
An offence under section 12 of the Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Act 193718 (cruelty to persons under 16).
24
An offence under section 6 of the Child Abduction Act 198419 (offence in Scotland of parent, etc. taking or sending child out of United Kingdom).
Explosives25
An offence under the Explosive Substances Act 188320.
Firearms and other weapons
26
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Firearms Act 196821—
a
section 16 (possession of firearm with intent to injure);
b
section 16A22 (possession of firearm with intent to cause fear or violence);
c
section 1723 (use of firearm to resist arrest); and
d
section 18 (carrying firearm with criminal intent).
27
An offence under the Chemical Weapons Act 199624.
Forced marriage28
An offence under section 22 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (offence of forced marriage: Scotland)25.
Human trafficking and exploitation
29
An offence under section 22 of the Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 200326 (traffic in prostitution etc.).
30
An offence under section 4 of the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 200427 (trafficking people for exploitation).
31
An offence under section 47 of the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 201028 (slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour).
32
An offence under the Prohibition of Female Genital Mutilation (Scotland) Act 200529.
Medical professions etc.
33
An offence under section 10Z9 of the National Health Service (Scotland) Act 197830 (offences in relation to registration).
34
An offence under section 49 of the Medical Act 198331 (penalty for pretending to be registered).
Serious organised crime35
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 201032—
a
section 28 (involvement in serious organised crime);
b
section 30 (directing serious organised crime); and
c
section 31 (failure to report serious organised crime).
Sexual offences
36
An offence under section 50(3) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 197933 (penalty for improper importation of goods) in relation to goods prohibited to be imported under section 42 of the Customs Consolidation Act 187634, but only where the prohibited goods include indecent photographs of persons.
37
A sexual offence within the meaning given by section 210A(10) of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 199535 other than an offence mentioned in paragraph (xxvii)(ZF) or (ZG) of that section (engaging while an older child in sexual conduct with or towards another older child).
38
An offence under section 113 of the Sexual Offences Act 200336 (breach of sexual offences prevention order or interim sexual offences prevention order, etc.).
39
An offence under section 7 of the Protection of Children and Prevention of Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2005 (offence: breach of RSHO or interim RSHOetc.)37.
Stalking and harassment
40
An offence under section 50A of the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 199538 (racially aggravated harassment).
41
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 201039—
a
section 38 (threatening or abusive behaviour); and
b
section 39 (offence of stalking).
Terrorism
42
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Terrorism Act 200040—
a
section 11 (membership);
b
section 15 (fund-raising);
c
section 16 (use and possession);
d
section 17 (funding arrangements);
e
section 17A(2) or (4) (insurance payments made in response to terrorist demands)41;
f
section 18 (money laundering);
g
section 54 (weapons training)42;
h
section 56 (directing terrorist organisation);
i
section 57 (possession for terrorist purposes)43;
j
section 58 (collection of information)44;
k
section 58A (eliciting, publishing or communicating)45; and
l
section 61 (inciting terrorism overseas).
43
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Anti-terrorism, Crime and Security Act 200146—
a
section 47 (use etc. of nuclear weapons);
b
section 50 (assisting or inducing certain weapons-related acts overseas);
c
section 52 (powers of entry);
d
section 54 (offences);
e
section 67 (offences);
f
section 79 (prohibition of disclosures relating to nuclear security)47;
g
section 80 (prohibition of disclosures of uranium enrichment technology)48;
h
section 113 (use of noxious substances or things to cause harm and intimidate)49;
i
section 114 (hoaxes involving noxious substances or things); and
j
paragraph 7 of Schedule 3 (offences).
44
An offence under the Terrorism Act 200650.
45
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Counter-Terrorism Act 200851—
a
section 54 (offences relating to notification);
b
paragraph 15 of Schedule 5 (breach of foreign travel restriction order and offence); and
c
paragraph 30 of Schedule 7 (offences: failure to comply with requirement imposed by direction).
Violent offender orders46
An offence under section 113(1) of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 200852 (breach of violent offender order or interim violent offender order).
Vulnerable persons
47
An offence under section 315 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 200353 (ill-treatment and wilful neglect of mentally disordered person).
48
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 200754—
a
section 34 (barred individuals not to do regulated work);
b
section 35 (organisations not to use barred individuals for regulated work); and
c
section 36 (personnel suppliers not to supply barred individuals for regulated work).
49
Any offence where the conduct in respect of which the person was convicted also constituted a breach of a banning order granted under section 19 of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 200755 (banning orders).
Witness protection50
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 200556—
a
section 86 (offence of disclosing information about protection arrangements); and
b
section 88 (offences of disclosing information relating to persons assuming new identity).
Statutory aggravations51
An offence to which section 29(1) of the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 201057 applies (offences aggravated by connection with serious organised crime).
Other
Inchoate offences
52
An offence committed by aiding, abetting, counselling, procuring or inciting the commission of any offence listed in paragraphs 1 to 51 of this Schedule.
53
An offence committed by attempting or conspiring to commit any offence listed in paragraphs 1 to 51 of this Schedule.
Superseded offences54
An offence superseded (whether directly or indirectly) by any offence listed in paragraphs 1 to 53 of this Schedule (and any qualification in relation to a listed offence applies to the superseded offence as it applies to the listed offence).
Combined offences55
An offence which was charged, and the conviction for which was received, in conjunction with any offence listed in paragraphs 1 to 54 of this Schedule.
Corresponding offences elsewhere in the UK or abroad56
An offence under the law of England and Wales or Northern Ireland, or any country or territory outside the United Kingdom, which corresponds to any offence listed in paragraphs 1 to 55 of this Schedule.
SCHEDULE B1OFFENCES WHICH ARE TO BE DISCLOSED SUBJECT TO RULES
Common law offences
1
Assault excluding any assault of a kind listed in Schedule A1.
2
Attempting to defeat the ends of justice.
3
Attempting to pervert the course of justice.
4
Breach of the peace.
5
Clandestinely taking possession.
6
Culpable and reckless conduct.
7
Culpable and reckless endangering of the public.
8
Culpable and reckless fireraising.
9
Embezzlement.
10
False accusation of a crime.
11
Fraud.
12
Housebreaking with intent to steal.
13
Mobbing and rioting.
14
Opening a lockfast place with intent to steal.
15
Perjury.
16
Prevarication on oath.
17
Prison breaking.
18
Public indecency.
19
Reset (excluding reset of plagium).
20
Subornation of perjury.
21
Theft (excluding plagium).
22
Uttering.
23
Wilful fireraising.
Statutory offences
Adult support and protection24
An offence under section 49 of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 200758 (obstruction).
Adults with incapacity25
An offence under section 83 of the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 200059 (offence of ill-treatment and wilful neglect).
Animals
26
An offence under the Rabies (Importation of Dogs, Cats and Other Mammals) Order 197460.
27
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 198161—
a
section 162 (protection of wild birds, their nests and eggs and prevention of poaching);
b
section 563 (prohibition of certain methods of killing or taking wild birds);
c
section 964 (protection of other wild animals and prevention of poaching);
d
section 1165 (prohibition of certain methods of killing or taking wild animals);
e
section 11A, 11B and 11C66 (offences in relation to snares);
f
section 14ZC67 (prohibition on keeping etc. of invasive animals or plants);
g
section 15A68 (possession of pesticides); and
h
section 18 (attempts to commit offences etc.), but only in relation to an offence listed in sub-paragraphs (a) to (g) of this paragraph.
28
An offence under the Dangerous Dogs Act 199169.
29
An offence under the Protection of Badgers Act 199270.
30
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c.) Regulations 199471—
a
regulation 3972 (protection of certain wild animals); and
b
regulation 4173 (prohibition of certain methods of taking or killing wild animals).
31
An offence under the Welfare of Animals (Slaughter or Killing) Regulations 199574.
32
An offence under the Wild Mammals Protection Act 199675.
33
An offence under the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 200276.
34
An offence under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 200677.
Armed forces35
An offence under section 42 of the Armed Forces Act 200678 (criminal conduct) where the corresponding offence under the law of England and Wales is, or corresponds to, an offence listed in this Schedule.
Assaulting or hindering public officials
36
An offence under section 89 of the Police Act 199679 (assaults on constables).
37
An offence under section 32 of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 200580 (assault).
38
An offence under the Emergency Workers (Scotland) Act 200581.
39
An offence under section 85 of the Fire (Scotland) Act 200582 (false alarms).
40
An offence under section 90 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 201283 (assaulting or impeding police).
Aviation41
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Aviation Security Act 198284—
a
section 20B85 (detention direction); and
b
section 21FA86 (air cargo agents: documents).
Bomb hoaxes42
An offence under section 51 of the Criminal Law Act 197787 (bomb hoaxes).
Bribery43
An offence under the Bribery Act 201088.
Care services
44
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 200189—
a
section 4590 (application for registration under Part 3); and
b
section 52 (use of title “social worker” etc.).
45
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 201091—
a
section 80(1) (offences in relation to registration under Chapter 3);
b
section 81 (false statements in application under Chapter 3); and
c
section 90 (offences under Chapter 4).
46
An offence under article 27 of the Public Services Reform (General Teaching Council for Scotland) Order 201192 (offences).
47
An offence under regulation 19 of the Social Care and Social Work Improvement (Scotland) (Requirements for Care Services) Regulations 201193 (offences).
Charities48
An offence under the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 200594.
Child Support49
An offence under section 50 of the Child Support Act 199195 (unauthorised disclosure of information).
Crossbows50
An offence under section 1 of the Crossbows Act 198796 (sale and letting on hire).
Domestic abuse51
An offence under section 2 of the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act 201197 (breach of domestic abuse interdict with power of arrest).
Drugs
52
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Misuse of Drugs Act 197198—
a
section 399 (restriction of importation and exportation of controlled drugs);
b
section 4100 (restriction of production and supply of controlled drugs);
c
section 4A101 (aggravation of offence of supply of controlled drug);
d
section 5(3) (restriction of possession of controlled drugs);
e
section 6 (restriction of cultivation of cannabis plant);
f
section 8(a) and (b) (occupiers etc. of premises to be to be punishable for certain activities taking place there);
g
section 12102 (directions prohibiting prescribing, supply etc. of controlled drugs by practitioners etc. convicted of certain offences);
h
section 13103 (directions prohibiting prescribing, supply etc. of controlled drugs by practitioners in other cases);
i
section 17 (power to obtain information from doctors, pharmacists etc. in certain circumstances);
j
section 19104 (attempts etc. to commit offences), but only in relation to an offence listed in sub-paragraphs (a) to (i) of this paragraph; and
k
section 20 (assisting in or inducing commission outside United Kingdom of offence punishable under corresponding law).
53
An offence under section 50(3) (penalty for improper importation of goods) or section 170 (fraudulent evasion of duty) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979105 in relation to goods prohibited to be imported under section 3(1) of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971106 (restriction of importation and exportation of controlled drugs).
54
An offence under the Criminal Justice (International Co-operation) Act 1990107.
Escape from custody etc.
55
An offence under section 316 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003108 (inducing and assisting absconding etc.).
56
An offence under section 91 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012109 (escape from custody).
Financial Services
57
An offence under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000110.
58
An offence under the Financial Services Act 2012111.
Fire safety59
An offence under section 72(1) or (3) of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 (offences)112.
Firearms
60
An offence under the Firearms Act 1968113, except an offence under any of the following provisions—
a
section 16 (possession of firearm with intent to injure);
b
section 16A (possession of firearm with intent to cause fear or violence);
c
section 17 (use of firearm to resist arrest); and
d
section 18 (carrying firearm with criminal intent).
61
An offence under section 50(5) of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982114 (drunk in possession of firearm).
62
An offence under the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997115.
63
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006116—
a
section 28 (using someone to mind a weapon);
b
section 32 (sales of air weapons by way of trade or business to be face to face);
c
section 35 (restriction on sale and purchase of primers); and
d
section 36 (manufacture, import and sale of realistic imitation firearms).
Food safety and standards
64
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Food Safety Act 1990117—
a
section 7118 (rendering food injurious to health); and
b
section 9119 (inspection and seizure of suspected food).
65
An offence under regulation 4(b) of the General Food Regulations 2004120.
Forced marriage66
An offence under section 9 of the Forced Marriage etc. (Protection and Jurisdiction) (Scotland) Act 2011 (offence of breaching order)121.
Fraud and forgery
67
An offence under the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981122.
68
An offence under section 46A of the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995 (false monetary instruments)123.
69
An offence under section 49 of the Criminal Justice and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2010 (articles for use in fraud)124.
70
An offence under section 92 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (impersonation etc.)125.
Harassment
71
An offence under section 234A of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 (non-harassment orders)126.
72
An offence under section 9 of the Protection from Harassment Act 1997 (breach of non-harassment order)127.
Immigration, etc.
73
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Immigration Act 1971128—
a
section 24129 (illegal entry and similar offences);
b
section 24A130 (deception);
c
section 25131 (assisting unlawful immigration to member State);
d
section 25A132 (helping asylum-seeker to enter United Kingdom);
e
section 25B133 (assisting entry to United Kingdom in breach of deportation or exclusion order);
f
section 26134 (general offences in connection with administration of Act);
g
section 26A135 (registration card);
h
section 26B136 (possession of immigration stamp); and
i
section 27137 (offences by captains, owners or agents of ships or aircraft).
74
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999138—
a
section 105 (false representations);
b
section 106 (dishonest representations);
c
any of the following paragraphs of Schedule 11—
i
paragraph 1 (obtaining certificates of authorisation by false pretences);
ii
paragraph 4139 (assaulting a detainee custody officer); and
iii
paragraph 5 (obstructing detainee custody officer); and
75
An offence under section 35 of the Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc.) Act 2004142 (deportation or removal: cooperation).
76
An offence under section 21 of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006143 (offence).
Insolvency77
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Insolvency Act 1986144—
a
section 131145 (company’s statement of affairs);
b
section 206146 (fraud, etc. in anticipation of winding up);
c
section 208147 (misconduct in course of winding up);
d
section 216148 (restriction on re-use of company names); and
e
section 235149 (duty to co-operate with office-holder).
Landmines78
An offence under section 2 of the Landmines Act 1998150 (prohibited conduct).
Medicines
79
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Medicines Act 1968151—
a
section 45 (offences under Part II), but only in relation to a contravention of section 7(2) (general provisions as to dealing with medicinal products); and
b
section 67 (offences under Part III).
80
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Human Medicines Regulations 2012152—
a
regulation 34(1) (offences: breach of regulations and false information and defence concerning starting materials); and
b
regulation 255(1)(a), (b), (c) or (d) (offences relating to dealings with medicinal products).
Mental health81
An offence under section 318 of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (false statements)153.
Neglect of duty
82
An offence under Part 4 (shipping: alcohol and drugs) or Part 5 (aviation: alcohol and drugs) of the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003154.
83
An offence under section 22 of the Police and Fire Reform (Scotland) Act 2012 (failure to perform duty)155.
Obscene material etc.
84
An offence under section 1(1) of the Indecent Displays Act 1981156 (indecent displays).
85
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982157 —
a
section 51158 (obscene material);
b
section 51A159 (extreme pornography); and
c
paragraph 19(3)160 of Schedule 2 (enforcement).
86
An offence under section 85(3) of the Postal Services Act 2000161 (prohibition on sending certain articles by post).
87
An offence under section 127(1) of the Communications Act 2003162 (improper use of public electronic communications network).
Offences in relation to children
88
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Act 1937163—
a
section 15 (causing or allowing persons under 16 to be used for begging);
b
section 22 (exposing children under seven to risk of burning);
c
section 31(1) (penalties and legal proceedings in respect of general provisions as to employment);
d
section 33 (prohibition of persons under sixteen taking part in performances endangering life or limb); and
e
section 34 (restrictions on training for performances of a dangerous nature).
89
An offence under section 40(1) of the Children and Young Persons Act 1963164 (offences).
90
An offence under section 50(2) of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982165 (drunk in charge of a child).
91
An offence under section 81 of the Children (Scotland) Act 1995166 (offences in connection with orders etc. for the protection of children).
92
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Children’s Hearings (Scotland) Act 2011167—
a
section 59 (offences); and
b
section 171 (offences related to absconding).
Offensive behaviour etc.93
An offence under the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012168.
Offensive weapons
94
An offence under the Restriction of Offensive Weapons Act 1959169.
95
An offence under section 50(3) (penalty for improper importation of goods) or section 170 (fraudulent evasion of duty) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979170 in relation to goods prohibited to be imported under—
a
section 1(2) of the Restriction of Offensive Weapons Act 1959 (penalties for offences in connection with dangerous weapons); or
b
section 141(4) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 (offensive weapons).
96
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Criminal Justice Act 1988171—
a
section 141 (offensive weapons); and
b
section 141A (sale of knives and certain articles with blade or point to persons under eighteen).
97
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995172—
a
section 47 (prohibition of the carrying of offensive weapons);
b
section 48 (search for offensive weapons);
c
section 49 (offence of having in a public place an article with a blade or point);
d
section 49A (offence of having article with blade or point (or offensive weapon) on school premises);
e
section 49C (offence of having offensive weapon etc. in prison); and
f
section 50 (extension of constable’s power to stop, search and arrest without warrant).
Official Secrets Acts
98
An offence under the Official Secrets Act 1911173.
99
An offence under the Official Secrets Act 1920174.
100
An offence under the Official Secrets Act 1989175.
Prisons101
An offence under section 41 of the Prisons (Scotland) Act 1989 (unlawful introduction of tobacco, etc., into prison)176.
Proceeds of crime and money laundering
102
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002177—
a
Part 7178 (money laundering);
b
Part 8179 (investigations); and
c
section 453A180 (certain offences in relation to financial investigators).
103
An offence under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (External Investigations) Order 2013181.
104
An offence under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (External Investigations) (Scotland) Order 2015182.
Prostitution
105
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995183—
a
section 7184 (procuring);
b
section 9185 (permitting girl to use premises for intercourse);
c
section 11186 (trading in prostitution and brothel-keeping);
d
section 12 (allowing child to be in brothel); and
e
section 13(9)187 (living on earnings of another from male prostitution).
106
An offence under the Prostitution (Public Places) (Scotland) Act 2007188.
Public order107
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Public Order Act 1986189—
a
section 1 (riot);
b
section 2 (violent disorder);
c
section 3190 (affray);
d
section 4 (fear or provocation of violence);
e
section 4A191 (intentional harassment, alarm or distress);
f
section 5192 (harassment alarm or distress);
g
section 18193 (use of words or behaviour or display of written material);
h
section 19 (publishing or distributing written material);
i
section 20 (public performance of play);
j
section 21 (distributing, showing or playing a recording);
k
section 22 (broadcasting or including programme in cable programme service);
l
section 23 (possession of racially inflammatory material);
m
section 29B194 (use of words or behaviour or display of written material);
n
section 29C (publishing or distributing written material);
o
section 29D (public performance of play);
p
section 29E (distributing, showing or playing recording);
q
section 29F (broadcasting or including programme in programme service); and
r
section 29G (possession of inflammatory material).
Road traffic108
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Road Traffic Act 1988195—
a
section 1196 (causing death by dangerous driving);
b
section 1A197 (causing serious injury by dangerous driving);
c
section 2 (dangerous driving);
d
section 2B198 (causing death by careless, or inconsiderate, driving);
e
section 3ZB199 (causing death by driving: unlicensed or uninsured drivers);
f
section 3ZC200 (causing death by driving: disqualified drivers);
g
section 3ZD (causing serious injury by driving: disqualified drivers);
h
section 3A201 (causing death by careless driving when under influence of drink or drugs);
i
section 4(1)202 (driving, or being in charge, when under the influence of drink or drugs);
j
section 5(1)(a) (driving or being in charge of a motor vehicle with alcohol concentration above prescribed limit); and
k
section 178 (taking motor vehicle without authority, etc.).
Sexual offences109
An offence under section 37(1) or (4) of the Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2009203 (older children engaging in sexual conduct with each other).
Solicitors110
An offence under the Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980204.
Terrorism
111
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Terrorism Act 2000205—
a
section 12 (support);
b
section 13 (uniform);
c
section 19206 (disclosure of information: duty);
d
section 21A207 (failure to disclose: regulated sector);
e
section 21D208 (tipping off: regulated sector);
f
section 36 (police powers);
g
section 38B209 (information about acts of terrorism);
h
section 39210 (disclosure of information, &c.);
i
section 51 (offences);
j
section 116 (powers to stop and search);
k
paragraph 32 of Schedule 5 (urgent cases); and
l
paragraph 18 of Schedule 7211 (offences).
112
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008212—
a
section 2 (offence of obstruction);
b
paragraph 30A of Schedule 7213 (offences: relevant person circumventing requirements); and
c
paragraph 31 of that Schedule (offences in connection with licences).
Vets113
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966214—
a
section 19215 (restriction of practice of veterinary surgery by unqualified persons); and
b
section 20216 (prohibition of use of practitioners’ titles by unqualified persons).
Miscellaneous statutory offences
114
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982217—
a
section 57218 (being in or on building etc. with intent to commit theft);
b
section 58 (convicted thief in possession)219; and
c
section 60220 (powers of search and seizure).
115
An offence under section 22 of the Rent (Scotland) Act 1984221 (unlawful eviction and harassment of occupier).
116
An offence under section 85(1) of the Postal Services Act 2000222 (prohibition on sending certain articles by post).
117
An offence under any of the following provisions of the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005223—
a
section 67 (offences in connection with disclosure notices or search warrants);
b
section 129224 (corresponding Scottish offence);
c
section 145 (interference with contractual relationships so as to harm animal research organisation); and
d
section 146225 (intimidation of persons connected with animal research organisation).
Statutory aggravations118
An offence (other than an offence listed in Schedule A1) to which either of the following provisions of the Offences (Aggravation by Prejudice) (Scotland) Act 2009226 applies—
a
section 1(1) (prejudice relating to disability); or
b
section 2(1) (prejudice relating to sexual orientation or transgender identity).
Other
Inchoate offences
119
An offence committed by aiding, abetting, counselling, procuring or inciting the commission of any offence listed in paragraphs 1 to 118 of this Schedule.
120
An offence committed by attempting or conspiring to commit any offence listed in paragraphs 1 to 118 of this Schedule.
Superseded offences121
An offence superseded (whether directly or indirectly) by any offence listed in paragraphs 1 to 120 of this Schedule (and any qualification in relation to a listed offence applies to the superseded offence as it applies to the listed offence).
Combined offences122
An offence which was charged, and the conviction for which was received, in conjunction with any offence listed in paragraphs 1 to 121 of this Schedule.
Corresponding offences elsewhere in the UK or abroad123
An offence under the law of England and Wales or Northern Ireland, or any country or territory outside the United Kingdom, which corresponds to any offence listed in paragraphs 1 to 122 of this Schedule.
(This note is not part of the Order)