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Guidance on how the police make the decision to include locally-held information on an enhanced DBS certificate.
This statutory guidance is designed to assist chief officers of police to provide the correct information for enhanced criminal record certificates.
Guidelines for DBS check applicants who don't have a straightforward address.
How to make representations to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) when you are being considered for barring.
This page contains information about Crown Dependencies refunds, including who can be refunded, and how refunds will be processed.
This leaflet explains eligibility for DBS checks within various faith groups.
A video showing what information we need as part of a barring referral and why this is important.
Version 9 of the quality assurance framework (QAF) came into force on 17 June 2013.
Application form inserts to tell applicants directly about the Update Service and online tracking.
This list outlines the most recent common errors made on the DBS application form and what you should do to avoid them.
The barring decision-making process at DBS, including information about barring appeals and reviews.
A table of rehabilitation periods for the most common sentences and disposals applied to checks processed until 27 October 2023, and example scenarios.
Guidance notes on how to complete the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) countersignatory application form.
This guidance explains how to make barring referrals across UK nations.
These documents inform organisations of their business roles and responsibilities when using e-bulk.
These documents inform organisations of the technical specifications for e-bulk logical business messages.
Screen previews for applicants of the DBS Update Service.
A regularly updated list of answers to frequently asked questions related to DBS and coronavirus.
Guidance notes on how to register your organisation with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and nominate a lead countersignatory.
Guidance for local authorities and bodies about duty and power to refer a person to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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