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What is the function of the Disclosure and Barring Service in the UK?
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The function of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is to assist organisations in England and Wales in making safer recruitment decisions and also to prevent unsuitable individuals from working in regulated roles with vulnerable groups.
The DBS was introduced in 2012 by the Protection of Freedoms Act and took over the responsibilities of the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) and Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA), including:
- Maintenance of the lists of individuals who have been barred from working in regulated activities with children or vulnerable adults.
- Considering barring referrals.
- Making or reversing barring decisions.
- Issuing standard and enhanced criminal record checks.
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Is Disclosure and barring services legislation?
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) relates to many different UK legislative acts including:the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012the Police Act 1997the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) order 1975the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
What is a DBS check?
A DBS check is a type of criminal records check issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service in the UK. DBS checks provide certain criminal record and police information about a job applicant that can assist an employer to make a safer recruitment decision.
Where can disclosure checks be found online?
One can find UK disclosure checks offers online at the website "disclosures." One must contact them by clicking the "contact" link to register for the service.
How do you get a CRB check application form?
To get a CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) check application form, you can visit the website of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in the UK and download the form online. Alternatively, you can contact the DBS helpline and request for an application form to be sent to you via post.
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A conviction for shoplifting will remain on the Police National Computer (PNC) until the subject has reached at least 100 years of age. The conviction will show on a basic level criminal record check until it is spent and will show on Standard and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks until it is eligible for filtering.
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What is a Disclosure and Barring Service check?
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are criminal record checks that were introduced in 2012 to replace Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks.The DBS is a UK body that chiefly operates in England and Wales but can issue DBS certificates to applicants anywhere in the UK. Disclosure Scotland and Access NI essentially perform the same duties for Scotland and Northern Ireland respectively.DBS checks can be used by employers in certain sectors to help assess the suitability of a UK employee or job applicant before making a recruitment decision.There are two types of DBS checks:A Standard DBS check, which shows:All UK cautions, final warnings, reprimands and convictions that are not 'protected' by current legislation.An Enhanced DBS check, which shows:All UK cautions, final warnings, reprimands and convictions that are not 'protected' by current legislation.Any intelligence the police hold on the applicant that they believe would be relevant to a recruitment decision.DBS Barred list information (if requested).Not all job positions can be DBS checked:Only jobs that are listed in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 are eligible to be DBS checked. To DBS check an ineligible position would be unlawful and potentially a criminal offence.Only jobs that are listed in both the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 and Police Act Criminal Records Regulations can be DBS checked at an enhanced level.Only jobs that are listed as 'regulated activity' in the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and other roles specified within the Police Act Criminal Records Regulations can be checked against the appropriate DBS barred list.
How can an individual check their criminal record?
In the UK you cannot do a check of your own criminal record, the governments website gov recommends that you do a basic check via disclosure Scotland should you need just a basic disclosure.
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