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The Disclosure and Barring Service has developed a multiple status check facility for employers.
Changes to the filtering rules that came in to force on October 28 2023, the following page explains the potential impact on DBS customers
Policy and guidance for prison staff on how to manage prisoners who pose an escape risk.
Rules and guidelines for the management of health and safety in prisons and throughout the prison and probation service.
Instructions for the use of polygraph examinations with eligible people convicted of sexual or terrorist offences who are on licence.
The 2018 Standard Civil Contract governs the provision of face-to-face legal aid services in all civil categories.
How to apply for an order protecting you from domestic abuse, or the risk of domestic abuse, if you have an ongoing civil case in a county court with the person you need protection from.
The Defamation Act 2013 rebalances the law on defamation to provide more effective protection for freedom of speech while at the same time ensuring that people who have been defamed are able to protect their reputation.
This guidance is aimed at a broad range of public sector staff who could potentially witness indicators of modern slavery.
Code of practice in connection with detention, treatment and questioning by police officers under the Terrorism Act 2000.
Information on each of the available powers of Police community support officers (PCSOs).
Principles for the management of all police information and records.
What police need to do under the Stalking Protection Act, which introduced stalking protection orders.
Centenary House, is a probation contact centre, within the West Midlands region.
Selly Oak Probation Office, is a probation contact centre, within the West Midlands region.
Hewell’s family strategy outlines how we support prisoners in our care to develop meaningful and constructive relationships with their family or significant others. …
How to prepare for a video hearing in the Crown or magistrates’ court and what to expect on the day if you are a professional participant.
Contact details for Oakhill secure training centre for young people in custody.
This policy framework sets out how best to manage offenders and children in custody in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Find out the time limits for appealing to the Court of Appeal, depending on the type of appeal.
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