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Sex Offender Community Disclosure Scheme

Last updated
17 Jan 2020

You can ask the police to check if someone involved with a child has a record of sexual offences.

This is called the Sex Offender Community Disclosure Scheme.

Visit the Police Scotland website for information on:

  • who can apply
  • how to apply
  • what happens when you apply

If you think a child is in immediate danger call 999.

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