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Search for companies that can do Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks on your behalf (formerly Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks)
A collection of the strategies for the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Disclosure and Barring Service helps employers make safer recruitment decisions. DBS is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office .
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Hansen on 30 October 2025.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Johnston on 8 December 2025.
When and how to conduct DBS checks on sponsors, and what level of check is needed.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Jones on 29 September 2025.
This publication sets out rules for digital verification services supporting Registered Bodies and Responsible Organisations to conduct identity verification as part of Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Jones on 12 December 2025.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Monk on 4 December 2025.
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