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Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) appeal statistics: FOI release

Published
2025-01-27
Received
2025-01-07
Responded
2025-01-09
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector
Exemptions
None detected

Information requested

Information about the number of PVG Appeals.

Response

1. How many Sheriff Court appeals have been lodged challenging decisions regarding PVG listings?

The total number of Sheriff Court appeals lodged since commencement of the PVG Act is 87.

2. How many listing decisions by Disclosure Scotland have been overturned by the court, in favour of the appellant?

There have been 7 listing decisions overturned in favour of the appellant since commencement of the PVG Act.

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