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You can ask the police to check if someone that has contact with a child has a record of sexual offences.
A collection of guidance documents and information about DBS checks and processes.
Who can check your criminal record for a role, the application process and how to recognise a genuine certificate.
Employers can check your criminal record no matter what role you apply…
You need to fill in an online or paper form, depending on the type of…
The checks councils must make if a guest moves in before telling the council.
The process for recruiters to review and record the progress of pre-employment checks in Civil Service Jobs vX.
A list of the validation rules that will be applied to digital applications to HM Land Registry.
Being stopped by the police or DVSA - fixed penalties, roadside prohibitions, driving without an operator's licence, immobilisation and impounding.
How to request a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for a potential employee: types of DBS check, how to request a check, how much it costs, how long it takes.
What you need to check inside and outside of the vehicle when you do a lorry or other HGV walkaround check.
This collection contains immigration staff guidance on making decisions about identity checks.
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