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Below you will find details of the changes between the 2002 and 2003 copies of POR - including a brief description of why the rule has been amended or added.

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The Personal Enquiry
New definition to incorporate new criminal records checking procedures. Replaces the Confidential Enquiry (Form CE) procedures.

Transitional Arrangements
Now includes changes to the Adult Training Scheme.

Anti-Bullying Policy
New key policy introduced.

3.1 s
Change of title from 'Helpers' to 'Section Assistants'.

3.4
Transfer cards no longer available.

3.11 b
Flexibility to allow a young person with special needs to be involved in a Section outside their normal age range.

3.15
Information on the operation of Joint Scout and Guide/Guide and Scout Groups.

3.22 b
Partly re-written to increase clarity.

3.26
Incorporates new procedures for criminal records checks.

3.27
Provisional appointments added.

3.28
Changes to appointment procedures and training requirements arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

3.29
Changes to appointment procedures and training requirements arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

3.32
Changes to appointment procedures and training requirements arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

3.34
Changes to training obligations arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

3.35 a
Change of title from 'Helpers' to 'Section Assistants'.

3.35 b
Changes to training requirements arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

3.35c
Inclusion of further detail following the introduction of the Young Leaders' Scheme.

3.37
Changes arising from the new Adult Training Scheme. Requirement to inform Records Department of changes in warrants locally to enable the national database to be kept up to date.

3.39
Changes arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

3.40
Changes arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

3.42 a
Clarification of training responsibilities.

3.43
Changes arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

4.1 s
Change of title from 'Helpers' to 'Section Assistants'.

4.5
Inclusion of new procedural requirement for Districts following the introduction of the new Sections.

4.9
Clarification on the operation of joint activities.

4.11
Flexibility to allow a young person with special needs to be involved in a Section outside their normal age range.

4.21 g
Changes arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

4.24
Incorporates new procedures for criminal records checks.

4.25
Provisional appointments added.

4.26
Changes to appointment procedures and training requirements arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

4.27
Changes to appointment procedures and training requirements arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

4.30
Changes to appointment procedures and training requirements arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

4.31
Changes to appointment arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

4.32
Changes to training obligations arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

4.33 a
Change of title from 'Helpers' to 'Section Assistants'.

4.33 b
Changes to training requirements arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

4.33 d
Inclusion of further detail following the introduction of the Young Leaders' Scheme.

4.34 iv
Change in date calculations.

4.35
Changes arising from the new Adult Training Scheme. Requirement to inform Records Department of changes in warrants locally to enable the national database to be kept up to date.

4.37
Changes arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

4.40 a
Clarification of training responsibilities.

4.46
Changes arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

4.51
Clarification of procedures.

5.4
Transfer cards no longer available.

5.5
Inclusion of new procedural requirement for Districts and Counties following the introduction of the new Sections.

5.16
Changes arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

5.19
Incorporates new procedures for criminal records checks.

5.20
Provisional appointments added.

5.21
Changes to appointment procedures and training requirements arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

5.22
Changes to appointment procedures and training requirements arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

5.23
Changes arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

5.25
Changes arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

5.26
Changes arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

5.27
Changes to training obligations arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

5.28 h
Changes arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

5.28 j
Changes arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

5.28 m
Changes arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

5.29 iv
Change in date calculations.

5.30
Changes arising from the new Adult Training Scheme. Requirement to inform Records Department of changes in warrants locally to enable the national database to be kept up to date.

5.32
Changes arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

5.35 d
County Training Manager added arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

5.35 e
Local Training Manager added arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

5.40
Changes arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

5.41
Changes arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.

5.44
Clarification of procedures.

9.6
This allows groups to take part in externally organised events such as the Ten Tors Challenge.

9.8
This allows groups consisting entirely of adults (i.e. over 18) to take part in adventurous activities without as many obstacles, through informed adult consent.

9.12
Updated requirements for flying activities based on advice from the Civil Aviation Authority.

9.16
Updated requirements for flying activities based on advice from the Civil Aviation Authority.

9.18
Updated requirements for flying activities based on advice from the Civil Aviation Authority.

9.20
Updated requirements for flying activities based on advice from the Civil Aviation Authority.

9.33
Confirmation of party sizes allowed for snow sports activities, rather than following the hill walking rules.

9.34
Change to confirm that climbers do not need to wear helmets when they go to an artificial climbing wall, as long as their instructor is happy with them not doing so and the wall has no rule that helmets must be worn.

9.37
Confirmation that shooting rules only apply to firearms, not cork guns, water pistols etc.

9.55
New rules for Nights Away Permit Scheme replacing the old camping rules, to be implemented locally before September 2004.

9.66
New rule implemented in October 2002 due to the high risk of injury and level of insurance required against the low educational benefit.

10.17
Clarification of uniform requirements.

10.26
Inclusion of Explorer Scout Units and Networks.

10.30
Updated requirements and terminology.

10.36
Changes arising from the new Adult Training Scheme.