Target timescales for the implementation of the new Disclosure and Vetting Service

These are set out in the Review documents as follows

• Feb 2011: Introduction of the Protection of Freedoms Bill
• Nov 2011: Royal Assent for the Bill, subject to the will of Parliament
• 2012: Commencement of the relevant provisions in the Bill
• 2012: Creation of new barring regime
• 2012: Introduction of continuous criminal records updating
• 2013: New disclosure and vetting service begins work