SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 8Disclosure and Barring Service

Business plans

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1

As soon as possible after the beginning of each financial year, DBS must issue a business plan in relation to the proposed exercise of its functions during that year.

2

DBS must consult the Secretary of State before issuing the plan.

3

DBS must arrange for the plan to be published in such manner as it considers appropriate.

4

In this Schedule “financial year” is—

a

the period—

i

starting with the day on which DBS is established, and

ii

ending with the next 31st March or, if the period ending with that date is 3 months or less, ending with the next 31st March after that date, and

b

each succeeding period of 12 months.