The Care Standards Act 2000 (Commencement No. 14 (England) and Transitional, Savings and Amendment Provisions) Order 2002
This Order brings into force, in relation to England only, certain provisions of the Care Standards Act 2000 which amend other statutory provisions (article 3). They amend the Protection of Children Act 1999, to allow certain authorities to refer persons for inclusion in the list of individuals considered unsuitable to work with children. They also amend provisions in the Children Act 1989 concerning persons disqualified from carrying on or being employed in children’s homes and related appeals.