The following are amendments to the latest edition of P.O.R.
| Date | Rule | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-09 | Definitions | Added Sept 2007 - As adult appointments are now recognised by an Appointment Card, rather than a Warrant, the Association has amended the Introduction to Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) to provide clarification about the existing rules and definitions. | |
| 2007-09 | 9.55 | Nights Away Permit Scheme | Amendments resulting from review of Nights Away Permit Scheme Sept 2007 |
| 2007-09 | 9.56 | Responsibilities | Amendments resulting from review of Nights Away Permit Scheme Sept 2007 |
| 2007-09 | 9.57 | Nights Away Permits | Amendments resulting from review of Nights Away Permit Scheme Sept 2007 |
| 2007-09 | 9.61 | Scout, Explorer Scout or Scout Network | Amendments resulting from review of Nights Away Permit Scheme Sept 2007 |
| 2006-11 | Definitions | Addition of Regional Commissioners note - Nov 2006 | |
| 2006-11 | Introduction | Addition of District Scout Network | |
| 2006-11 | Membership of the Committee of the Council | Regional Commissioners added to Rights of attendance | |
| 2006-11 | National Leadership | Change in no of Chief Commissioners for England from 4 to 2 | |
| 2006-11 | National Leadership | Addition of Regional Commissioners | |
| 2006-11 | National Leadership | Addition of United Kingdom Commissioners | |
| 2006-11 | The Chief Scout's Committee | Regional Commissioners added | |
| 2006-11 | The Child Protection Policy | Minor change in wording Nov 2006 | |
| 2006-11 | The Equal Opportunities Policy | Minor change in wording Nov 2006 | |
| 2006-11 | The Purpose of Scouting | Minor change in wording Nov 2006 | |
| 2006-11 | The Scout Method | Minor change in wording Nov 2006 | |
| 2006-11 | 1.1 | Variations to the wording of the Promises | Minor change in wording of (d), and addition of (f) Nov 2006 |
| 2006-11 | 10.20 | Awards and Decorations - Method of Wear | Sub rule deleted |
| 2006-11 | 10.31 | The Queen's Scout Award Badge | Additional reference to Queen's Guide Award |
| 2006-11 | 11.1 | Applications for Awards, Decorations and Recognition of Service | Additional reference to TSA0 numbers for forms |
| 2006-11 | 11.3 | Awards for Gallantry | Sub rule about Chief Scout's Commendation for Gallantary removed, plus rewording of subrule b |
| 2006-11 | 11.4 | Awards for Meritorious Conduct | Sub rule about Chief Scout's Certificate of Meritorious Conduct removed, plus rewording of subrule b |
| 2006-11 | 11.5 | Awards for Good Service | Changes to Chief Scout's Commendation for Good Service, Medal of Merit |
| 2006-11 | 11.6 | Service Certificates and Long Service Decorations | Addition of 70 Year Long Service decoration and clarification of service entitling the award |
| 2006-11 | 12.3 | Scout Flags | Addition of Scout Fellowship flag |
| 2006-11 | 13.7 | Disposal of Property at Closure | Addition of liabilities clause |
| 2006-11 | 13.9 | Investments | Change in wording |
| 2006-11 | 15.1 | Complaints | Chapter 15 rewritten |
| 2006-11 | 15.10 | Dismissal of Explorer Scouts | Chapter 15 rewritten |
| 2006-11 | 15.11 | Dismissal of Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts and Scouts | Chapter 15 rewritten |
| 2006-11 | 15.12 | Chapter 15 rewritten | |
| 2006-11 | 15.13 | Rule 15.13 Appeals against the dismissal Scout Network Members | Chapter 15 rewritten |
| 2006-11 | 15.14 | Appeals against Dismissal of Youth Members (Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts and Explorer Scouts) | Chapter 15 rewritten |
| 2006-11 | 15.2 | Suspension of adult Membership and Associate Membership | Chapter 15 rewritten |
| 2006-11 | 15.3 | Ending a period of Suspension of adult Membership and Associate Membership | Chapter 15 rewritten |
| 2006-11 | 15.4 | Suspension of Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts or Explorer Scouts | Chapter 15 rewritten |
| 2006-11 | 15.5 | Ending a period of Suspension of Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts or Explorer Scouts | Chapter 15 rewritten |
| 2006-11 | 15.6 | Termination of adult Membership and Associate Membership | Chapter 15 rewritten |
| 2006-11 | 15.7 | Cancellation or non-renewal of adult Appointments | Chapter 15 rewritten |
| 2006-11 | 15.8 | Termination of Youth Membership | Chapter 15 rewritten |
| 2006-11 | 15.9 | Dismissal of Scout Network Members | Chapter 15 rewritten |
| 2006-11 | 2.4 | Responsibilities within the Child Protection Policy | Minor change in wording Nov 2006 |
| 2006-11 | 2.5 | Responsibility within the Anti-Bullying Policy | Minor change in wording Nov 2006 |
| 2006-11 | 3.20 | Suspension of Registration | Minor change in wording Nov 2006 |
| 2006-11 | 3.53 | Preservation of Books of Account | Minor change in wording Nov 2006 |
| 2006-11 | 3.7 | The Beaver Scout Colony | Amended Nov 2006 - clarification of ratios |
| 2006-11 | 3.8 | The Cub Scout Pack | Amended Nov 2006 - clarification of ratios |
| 2006-11 | 3.9 | The Scout Troop | Amended Nov 2006 - clarification of ratios |
| 2006-11 | 4.1 | Membership of the Scout District | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 4.10 | Joint Units | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 4.15 | The Formation and Closure of District Scout Networks | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 4.18 | Suspension of District Registration | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 4.2 | Admission to membership | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 4.20 | Suspension of District Scout Networks | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 4.22 | Management of the Scout District | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 4.24 | Management of the District Scout Network | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 4.25 | The Constitution of the Scout District | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 4.3 | Forfeit of membership | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 4.31 | Warranted Appointments | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 4.37 | The appointment of Section Assistants, Skills Instructors and Administrators in the Scout District | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 4.38 | Warrant and Appointment Reviews | Renewal period for DC/DDC appointments |
| 2006-11 | 4.38 | Warrant and Appointment Reviews | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 4.4 | Transfer of membership | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 4.41 | Cancellation or Non-renewal of Warranted and Provisional Appointments | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 4.44 | Responsibilities of Appointments in the Scout District | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 4.5 | Annual Census | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 4.53 | Responsibility for the Programme in District Scout Network | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 4.54 | Group Awards | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 4.55 | The Explorer Belt Award | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 4.57 | The Queen's Scout Award | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 4.59 | Finance and the Scout District | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 4.6 | Mixed Membership | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 4.60 | Funds administered by a District Scout Network, Explorer Scout Units, Scout Fellowships and other Sections in the District | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 4.61 | Bank Accounts | Reference to the Trustee Act 2000 |
| 2006-11 | 4.65 | Preservation of Books of Account | Change of name of H.M. Revenue and Customs |
| 2006-11 | 4.9 | District Scout Networks | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 5.12 | Suspension of Scout Networks | Addition of Regional Commissioners |
| 2006-11 | 5.16 | The Constitution of the Scout County | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 5.16 | The Constitution of the Scout County | Addition of Regional Commissioners |
| 2006-11 | 5.2 | Admission to membership | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 5.23 | Local Appointments (non-elected) | County President now appointed by County |
| 2006-11 | 5.25 | The Procedure For Appointing Adults in the County | Addition of Regional Commissioners |
| 2006-11 | 5.29 | Warrant and Appointment Reviews | Change to wording of renewal period of County Commissioners |
| 2006-11 | 5.29 | Warrant and Appointment Reviews | Addition of Regional Commissioners |
| 2006-11 | 5.3 | Forfeit of membership | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 5.35 | Responsibilities of Appointments in the Scout County | Addition of Regional Commissioners |
| 2006-11 | 5.35 | Responsibilities of Appointments in the Scout County | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 5.42 | Adult Responsibility for the Scout Network Programme | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 5.45 | The Queen's Scout Award | Change of literature |
| 2006-11 | 5.49 | Bank Accounts | Changed Nov 2006 re Trustee Act 2000 |
| 2006-11 | 5.53 | Preservation of Books of Account | Minor change in wording Nov 2006 |
| 2006-11 | 5.54 | Payment of the Membership Subscription | Minor change in wording Nov 2006 |
| 2006-11 | 5.6 | Mixed Membership | Addition of District Scout Network |
| 2006-11 | 5.7 | The County Scout Network | Addition of requirement of Leader and minimum standards |
| 2006-11 | 7.4 | Accident reporting | Minor change in wording |
| 2006-11 | The Religious Policy | Minor change in wording Nov 2006 | |
| 2006-11 | Introduction | Amendments Nov 2006 re ESUs and SNs | |
| 2006-07 | Membership of the Executive Committee | added Deputy Chief Scout position | |
| 2006-07 | National Leadership | added Deputy Chief Scout position | |
| 2006-07 | The Chief Scout's Committee | added Deputy Chief Scout position | |
| 2006-02 | 9.1 | amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme | |
| 2006-02 | The Equal Opportunities Policy | amended Jan 2006 to reflect new rules on mixed Scouting | |
| 2006-02 | 11.6 | Service Certificates and Long Service Decorations | new awards added Jan 2006' |
| 2006-02 | 11.9 | Conferment of the Title 'Honorary Scouter' | change of wording 'outstanding' -> 'dedicated' Jan 2006' |
| 2006-02 | 12.3 | Scout Flags | amended Jan 2006 to reflect change in Beaver Scout motto |
| 2006-02 | 3.22 | Management of the Scout Group | amended Jan 2006 - to replace progressive training scheme with Balanced Programme |
| 2006-02 | 3.30 | Local Appointments (non-elected) | amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme |
| 2006-02 | 3.36 | Warrant and Appointments Reviews | amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme |
| 2006-02 | 3.7 | The Beaver Scout Colony | Amended Jan 2006 - Ratios of adults to young people |
| 2006-02 | 3.8 | The Cub Scout Pack | Amended Jan 2006 - Ratios of adults to young people |
| 2006-02 | 3.9 | The Scout Troop | Amended Jan 2006 - Ratios of adults to young people |
| 2006-02 | 4.2 | Admission to membership | Change from ESL to DESC |
| 2006-02 | 4.25 | The Constitution of the Scout District | amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme |
| 2006-02 | 4.32 | Local Appointments (non-elected) | amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme |
| 2006-02 | 4.38 | Warrant and Appointment Reviews | amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme |
| 2006-02 | 5.16 | The Constitution of the Scout County | amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme |
| 2006-02 | 5.23 | Local Appointments (non-elected) | amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme |
| 2006-02 | 5.29 | Warrant and Appointment Reviews | amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme |
| 2006-02 | 7.2 | Emergency Procedures | Jan 2006 Update to Emergency contact numbers and revised references to the Duty Press Officer. |
| 2006-02 | 7.4 | Accident reporting | Jan 2006 Update to Emergency contact numbers and revised references to the Duty Press Officer. |
| 2006-02 | 9.1 | Activity Rules - Application | amended Jan 2006 with removal of word authorisation and due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme |
| 2006-02 | 9.12 | Air Activities - Insurance and Pilot and Aircraft Requirements | amended February 2006 for insurance reasons |
| 2006-02 | 9.19 | Parachuting | changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme |
| 2006-02 | 9.2 | Preparations | amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme |
| 2006-02 | 9.20 | Hang Gliding and Paragliding | changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme |
| 2006-02 | 9.26 | Hill Walking and Off Road Cycling - Permits | changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme |
| 2006-02 | 9.31 | deleted Jan 2006 | |
| 2006-02 | 9.32 | Party Size | changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme |
| 2006-02 | 9.33 | Snowsports | re-written Jan 2006 |
| 2006-02 | 9.34 | Climbing and Abseiling | changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme |
| 2006-02 | 9.35 | Caving | changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme |
| 2006-02 | 9.37 | Shooting | changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme |
| 2006-02 | 9.44 | Classification of Waters | changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme |
| 2006-02 | 9.45 | Water Activities Permits | changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme |
| 2006-02 | 9.47 | Charter Vessels | changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme |
| 2006-02 | 9.5 | Emergency Procedure | Jan 2006 Update to Emergency contact numbers and revised references to the Duty Press Officer. |
| 2006-02 | 9.55 | Nights Away Permit Scheme | Transitional subrule removed Jan 2006 |
| 2006-02 | 9.59 | merged into Rule 9.60 Jan 2006 | |
| 2006-02 | 9.60 | Beaver Scouts and Cub Scouts Nights Away | merger with Rule 9.59, includes links to changes to ratios in Chapter 3. Jan 2006 |
| 2006-02 | 9.61 | Scout, Explorer Scout or Scout Network | addition of adult supervision ratio. Jan 2006 |
| 2006-02 | 9.63 | Expeditions and Events in Adventurous Country or Onboard Craft | changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme |
| 2006-02 | 9.64 | Visits Abroad | changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme |
| 2006-02 | 9.64 | Visits Abroad | Form PC(Abroad) renamed form TA |
| 2006-02 | 9.7 | Adventurous Activities Permit Scheme | amended Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme |
| 2006-02 | 9.7 | Adventurous Activities Permit Scheme | updated Jan 2006 to include nursery slopes and remove air activities. |
| 2006-02 | 9.76 | Joint Activities or Joint Use of facilities with other Youth Organisations | changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme |
| 2006-02 | 9.8 | Adult Groups in Adventurous Activities | changed Jan 2006 due to change from Activity Authorisation Schemes to Activity Permit Scheme |
| 2005-05 | Companies and Trusts Associated with The Scout Association | added Scout Insurance Services Limited, dropped The Scout Buisness Trust and Scouting 2007, May 2005 | |
| 2005-05 | Headquarters | description of official websites amended May 2005 | |
| 2005-05 | National Leadership | changed to reflect change in warrant approval dates | |
| 2005-05 | 10.37 | Badges of Other Organisations | Includes Queen's Guide Award, previously omitted in error |
| 2005-05 | 11.5 | Awards for Good Service | amended May 2005 to correct colour of ribbon |
| 2005-05 | 12.7 | Parades | amended May 2005 to change 'church' to 'place of worship' |
| 2005-05 | 3.36 | Warrant and Appointments Reviews | amended May 2005 to reflect changes in renewal date and process of warrants. |
| 2005-05 | 4.38 | Warrant and Appointment Reviews | amended May 2005 to reflect the changes in renewal date of warrants. |
| 2005-05 | 4.6 | Mixed Membership | changes due to new rules on mixed-Scouting |
| 2005-05 | 5.29 | Warrant and Appointment Reviews | amended May 2005 to reflect changes in renewal date and process of warrants. |
| 2005-05 | 5.35 | Responsibilities of Appointments in the Scout County | removed Adult Training from list of ACCs |
| 2005-05 | 6.1 | National Scout Fellowships | Added May 2005 |
| 2005-05 | 9.2 | Preparations | expanded May 2005 to clarify rule |
| 2005-05 | 9.25 | Theatrical Performances | amended May 2005 |
| 2005-05 | 9.4 | Risk Assessment | expanded May 2005 to clarify rule |
| 2005-03 | 3.23 | The Constitution of the Scout Group | amended March 2005 - change in definition of Scout Council |
| 2005-03 | 3.35 | The appointment of Section Assistants, Skills Instructors, Young Leaders and Administrators | New guidelines for the appointment of Group Presidents added March 2005 |
| 2005-03 | 3.6 | Mixed Membership | amended March 2005 due to changes in rules on mixed membership.. |
| 2005-03 | 4.37 | The appointment of Section Assistants, Skills Instructors and Administrators in the Scout District | New guidelines for the appointment of District Presidents added March 2005 |
| 2005-03 | 5.28 | The appointment of Administrators and Skills Instructors in the Scout County | New guidelines for the appointment of County Presidents added March 2005 |
| 2005-03 | 5.6 | Mixed Membership | amended to reflect changes in rules on mixed membership |
| 2004-07 | National Leadership | amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. | |
| 2004-07 | The Equal Opportunities Policy | amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. | |
| 2004-07 | 3.1 | Membership of the Scout Group | amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. |
| 2004-07 | 3.25 | Minimum Age for Appointments | amended and renamed July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. |
| 2004-07 | 3.26 | The Appointment of Adults | amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. |
| 2004-07 | 3.32 | The Procedure For Appointing Adults in the Scout Group | amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. |
| 2004-07 | 3.34 | Adult Training Obligations | amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. |
| 2004-07 | 3.36 | Warrant and Appointments Reviews | amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. |
| 2004-07 | 3.39 | Cancellation or Non-renewal of Warranted and Provisional Appointments | clause (The appointee is not within the age limits prescribed for the appointment;) deleted July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. |
| 2004-07 | 4.1 | Membership of the Scout District | amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. |
| 2004-07 | 4.27 | Minimum Age Limit for Appointments | amended and renamed July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. |
| 2004-07 | 4.28 | The Appointment of Adults in the Scout District | sub-rule deleted July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. |
| 2004-07 | 4.34 | The Procedure For Appointing Adults in the District | amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. |
| 2004-07 | 4.36 | Adult Training Obligations | amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. |
| 2004-07 | 4.38 | Warrant and Appointment Reviews | amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. |
| 2004-07 | 4.41 | Cancellation or Non-renewal of Warranted and Provisional Appointments | clause (The appointee is not within the age limits prescribed for the appointment;) deleted July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. |
| 2004-07 | 5.1 | Membership of the Scout County | amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. |
| 2004-07 | 5.18 | Minimum Age for Appointments | amended and renamed July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. |
| 2004-07 | 5.19 | The Appointment of Adults in the Scout County | amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. |
| 2004-07 | 5.25 | The Procedure For Appointing Adults in the County | amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. |
| 2004-07 | 5.27 | Adult Training Obligations | amended July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. |
| 2004-07 | 5.32 | Cancellation or Non-renewal of Warranted and Provisional Appointments | clause (The appointee is not within the age limits prescribed for the appointment;) deleted July 2004 to reflect the changes of age limits. |
| 2004-07 | 9.16 | Powered Aircraft Flying | amended July 2004 to remove lower up weight limit |
| 2004-04 | 2.3 | Responsibilities within the Safety Policy | amended April 2004 to reflect the interdependency of Trustee and functional leadership responsibilities. |
| 2003-12 | 9.12 | Air Activities - Insurance and Pilot and Aircraft Requirements | amended December 2003 for insurance reasons |
| 2001-04 | 10.26 | Identifying Group, District and County Badges | Amendment made in April 2001, approval changed from HQ to County Commissioners and inclusion of combined District/County badges |
Lists of changes between previous versions of POR are also available, including reasons for the changes:
