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This statutory guidance is designed to assist chief officers of police to provide the correct information for enhanced criminal record certificates.
A table of rehabilitation periods for the most common sentences and disposals applied to checks processed until 27 October 2023, and example scenarios.
This factsheet provides a brief overview of manual DBS certificates, and how they differ from automated certificates.
How to make representations to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) when you are being considered for barring.
The process for making representations to the Chief Officer, regarding information that may be released on a DBS certificate.
Information around our Partnership and Engagement team and Regional Outreach service.
Definitions and full lists of professional and competent bodies.
The Disclosure and Barring Service has developed a multiple status check facility for employers.
The barring decision-making process at DBS, including information about barring appeals and reviews.
Information for employers on the recruitment of ex-offenders.
A collection of guidance and case studies to help you decide whether an applicant can apply for a home-based position DBS check.
This privacy notice covers personal data collected during the recruitment, security clearance and on-boarding process.
A video showing what information we need as part of a barring referral and why this is important.
Guidance notes on how to complete the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) countersignatory application form.
This list outlines the most recent common errors made on the DBS application form and what you should do to avoid them.
This leaflet explains eligibility for DBS checks within various faith groups.
These documents inform organisations of the technical specifications for e-bulk logical business messages.
Guidance and information about appealing a barring decision made by DBS.
Guidance notes on how to register your organisation with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and nominate a lead countersignatory.
A regularly updated list of answers to frequently asked questions related to DBS and coronavirus.
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