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Version 10 of the quality assurance framework (QAF) came into force on 1st April 2026.
The barring decision-making process at DBS, including information about barring appeals and reviews.
Guidance, checklist and form for making a subject access request to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The DBS check application process for volunteers, for basic, standard and enhanced DBS checks.
Information around our Partnership and Engagement team and Regional Outreach service.
Changes to the filtering rules that came in to force on October 28 2023, the following page explains the potential impact on DBS customers
Information about accessibility of the Disclosure and Barring Service's services and documents.
Information around which organisation to use for criminal record checks in the UK and overseas.
The Disclosure and Barring Service has developed a multiple status check facility for employers.
A checklist for countersignatories to help applicants join the Update Service quickly and easily.
The process for making representations to the Chief Officer, regarding information that may be released on a DBS certificate.
This page contains information about Crown Dependencies refunds, including who can be refunded, and how refunds will be processed.
This factsheet provides a brief overview of manual DBS certificates, and how they differ from automated certificates.
These documents inform organisations of the technical specifications for e-bulk logical business messages.
This leaflet explains eligibility for DBS checks within various faith groups.
How to make representations to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) when you are being considered for barring.
Advice on how to obtain criminal record checks for use in China, covering time spent in the UK.
A video showing what information we need as part of a barring referral and why this is important.
Information for employers on the recruitment of ex-offenders.
Application form inserts to tell applicants directly about the Update Service and online tracking.
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