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Protection of Children Act 1999

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  1. Introductory Text

  2. Department of Health list

    1. 1. Duty of Secretary of State to keep list.

    2. 2. Inclusion in list on reference following disciplinary action etc.

    3. 2A. Power of certain authorities to refer individuals for inclusion in list.

    4. 2B. Individuals named in the findings of certain inquiries.

    5. 2C. Inclusion in list on reference under Part VII of Care Standards Act 2000.

    6. 2D. Local authorities proposing to make direct payments in respect of services.

    7. 3. Inclusion in list on transfer from Consultancy Service Index.

    8. 4. Appeals against inclusion in list.

    9. 4A. Applications for removal from list.

    10. 4B.Conditions for application under section 4A.

    11. 4C.Restoration to list.

  3. Department for Education and Employment list

    1. 5. Additional grounds for prohibiting or restricting employment.

    2. 6. Appeals against prohibition or restriction of employment.

  4. General

    1. 7. Effect of inclusion in either list.

    2. 8. Searches of both lists under Part V of Police Act 1997.

    3. 9. The Tribunal.

  5. Supplemental

    1. 10. Power to extend protection of Act.

    2. 11. Financial provisions.

    3. 12. Interpretation.

    4. 13. Transitional provisions.

    5. 14. Short title, commencement and extent.

  6. SCHEDULE

    1. The Tribunal

      1. Constitution of Tribunal

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      2. Appointment of President and members of the panels

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      3. Tenure of office

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      4. Meetings and training

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      5. Staff and accommodation

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      6. Remuneration and expenses

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      7. Attendance allowances

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      8. Council on Tribunals

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