Disclosure levels

The Act will reduce the number of disclosures from four main levels (basic, standard, enhanced and PVG) to two (Level 1 and Level 2).

Level 1

• this product will replace the current basic disclosure under the Police Act 1997
• available to any individual aged 16 and over, for any purpose on payment of the prescribed fee
• this product will include notification requirements under Part 2 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003

Level 2

(for example, for accountants)

• this disclosure product will replace all standard disclosures and some enhanced disclosures under the Police Act 1997
• available to an individual aged 16 and over for a prescribed purpose, where that purpose is connected to an accredited body, and on payment of the prescribed fee

Level 2 with suitability

(for example, for prospective adoptive parents)

• this disclosure product will replace certain enhanced disclosures under the Police Act 1997
• available to an individual aged 16 and over for a prescribed purpose, where that purpose is connected to an accredited body, and on payment of the prescribed fee

Level 2 PVG

(for example, for school teachers)

• this type of disclosure will replace the PVG Scheme record and short scheme record
• there will still be a product equivalent to the statement of scheme membership (known as a confirmation of scheme membership), which does not include conviction information
• available to an individual aged 16 and over and mandatory for those aged 16 and over carrying out regulated roles with children and adults