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Changes to the filtering rules that came in to force on October 28 2023, the following page explains the potential impact on DBS customers
This factsheet provides a brief overview of manual DBS certificates, and how they differ from automated certificates.
Application form inserts to tell applicants directly about the Update Service and online tracking.
This leaflet explains eligibility for DBS checks within various faith groups.
This statutory guidance is designed to assist chief officers of police to provide the correct information for enhanced criminal record certificates.
The barring decision-making process at DBS, including information about barring appeals and reviews.
These documents inform organisations of the technical specifications for e-bulk logical business messages.
Information for employers on the recruitment of ex-offenders.
Version 9 of the quality assurance framework (QAF) came into force on 17 June 2013.
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.
Guidance and information about appealing a barring decision made by DBS.
Screen previews for applicants of the DBS Update Service.
Guidance notes on how to register your organisation with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and nominate a lead countersignatory.
Information highlighting the importance and benefits, for employers (particularly those in employment sectors not classed as providing regulated activity) in obtaining a DBS basic check for their employees.
Guidance for local authorities and bodies about duty and power to refer a person to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
A table of rehabilitation periods for the most common sentences and disposals applied to checks processed until 27 October 2023, and example scenarios.
A regularly updated list of answers to frequently asked questions related to DBS and coronavirus.
This guidance explains how to make barring referrals across UK nations.
Disclosure and Barring Service's social media house rules outline how we will engage with customers and the behaviours we expect from users.
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