This page lists the relevant legislation that employers must comply with in implementing the NHS Employment Check Standards, including:
- Police Act 1997
- Care Standards Act 2000
- Data Protection Act 1998
- Human Rights Act 1998
- Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
- Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975
- Protection of Children Act 1999 (PoCA)
- Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000
- Protection of Vulnerable Adults Act (PoVA)
- Sex Discrimination Act 1975
- Sex Discrimination (Gender Reassignment) Regulations 2000
- Part-time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000
- Equal Pay Act 1970
- Disability Discrimination 1995
- Race Relations Act 2000
- Employment Equality (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2003
- Civil Partnership Act 2004
- Gender Recognition Act 2004
- Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003
- Health & Safety legislation
- The Immigration (Restrictions on Employment) Order 2004
- Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
All legislation listed above (and subsequent amendments) can be downloaded from the Office of Public Sector Information.
Last reviewed 17 Mar 2008
