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Documents you need when you get asked for a criminal record check when applying for a role
We hear appeals from proceedings in the Crown Court. We hear appeals against: convictions in the Crown Court sentences given by the Crown Court (even if the conviction was in a magistrates’ court) confiscation orders imposed by the Crown Court...
Assaulting a retail worker to be made a standalone criminal offence.
These factsheets provide more information about the Criminal Justice Bill which was introduced in the House of Commons on 14 November 2023.
Trends in the use of out of court disposals, defendants prosecuted, offenders convicted, remand and sentencing decisions, and offender histories in England and Wales.
Who can check your criminal record for a role, the application process and how to recognise a genuine certificate.
The Royal Commission on Criminal Justice, also known as the Runciman Commission, was established in London on 14 March 1991 by the Home Secretary for the purpose of examining the English system of criminal justice and make recommendations as to...
Greater powers for the National Crime Agency and police to seize, freeze and destroy cryptoassets used by criminals have come into force today.
Guidance for prosecutors and investigators on their asset recovery powers under Section 2A of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
Examines the characteristics, criminal histories and the offence trajectories for organised crime offenders.
Brings together documents and promotional material related to the government’s work to end county lines drug supply and exploitation.
These documents explain the changes we are making to the law through the Criminal Finances Bill.
Topical criminal justice publications.
We are responsible for handling appeals by victims of violent crime where they disagree with a decision by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority about compensation. Who we are We are part of the Social Entitlement Chamber, one of 7 chambers...
Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority - how to appeal a decision if you've been refused compensation for a violent crime, where to get help and advice
How to request a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for a potential employee: types of DBS check, how to request a check, how much it costs, how long it takes.
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