Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Regulated Activity, Transitional Provisions and Commencement No.4) Order (Northern Ireland) 2009 comes into force

Implementation date: 12 October 2009

The Order brings within the definition of regulated activity persons who occupy certain positions where, although they may not always work or have contact with vulnerable groups, they exercise some degree of control or make decisions relating to vulnerable groups under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 (SI 2007/1351). The Order also makes transitional provisions relating to the issuing of certificates and to the provision of information by and to the Independent Barring Board. The Order can be viewed on the OPSI website.