Originally Posted by michaelr

I am glad you chimed in. In the article it states that these new laws will come into effect by Oct 2009, so for now your correct. According to what I hear anyone with any type of crime will not be able to be around children, I do not care if that crime is a bar fight. You are in a position to find out more about this, and I have a challenge for you. Call these people and ask them is my assessment is not correct and post your findings. Thank you.

Originally Posted by Leo

Just a quickie, cos it's after midnight here and I will be in big trouble if anyone finds me awake and on the 'net.

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act, 2006 precludes anyone who is on the barred lists from being a Regulated Activity Provider (someone in unsupervised charge of children and vulnerable adults).

I don't know this, but I do not imagine that someone who has a criminal record for, say, shoplifting, would be on a barred list in respect of children.

Here is a link to The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act, 2006.

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 (c. 47)

Good night!

Originally Posted by michaelr

Good night, or morning by time you read this. I am aware of the current law, this is a new one. Please call them and ask one simple question, "Are all parents to be vetted", if you like you can ask what types of crimes may be included in respect to who get barred for contact with children. Have fun Leo.

Originally Posted by Leo

I'll try to find out what I can, but I dunno if you know - I'm in a boarding school in Australia, and I have to get permission to make international calls, even to my mum in the UK. But my uncle, who is a QC in London, calls me often, so I will ask him.