OSCR updates guidance on charity trustee disqualification

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The Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) has released updated guidance on automatic disqualification rules for charity trustees, in preparation for forthcoming legislative changes in summer 2025. The current framework, established under the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, will be expanded by the Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Act 2023. The new legislation will extend disqualification criteria to encompass individuals convicted of terrorism offences, those listed on the sex offenders register, and individuals in senior management positions within charities. OSCR advises all charitable organisations to review the updated guidance and incorporate it into their trustee recruitment processes.