Need a Criminal Record check?
Before you can obtain criminal record checks we need the following information please:
Links & Info...
Please find below a number of downloadable documents that we feel may be of benifit to you our clients:
Fair Processing and Consent Document
‘Online’ account organisations have to secure a signature of consent from the applicant PRIOR to submitting their e-application. This document must be kept secure. This is a ‘template/sample’ document which organisations can adopt and add into their Recruitment documentation/process.
Click here to download the Criminal Records Bureau Consent Document
Click here to download the Disclosure Scotland Consent Document
Click here to download the AccessNI Consent Document
CRB Evidence Gathering Form
This is a ‘tool’ which organisations may decide to adopt and add into their Recruitment documentation/process.
Click here to download this document
Codes of Practice
Organisations that wish to apply for criminal record checks must comply with the Codes of Practice for (as appropriate) the Criminal Records Bureau, Disclosure Scotland and AccessNI
Click here to download the Criminal Records Bureau Codes of Practice
Click here to download the Disclosure Scotland Codes of Practice
Click here to download the AccessNI Codes of Practice
Eligible Posts
Categories listed that represent the professions, offices, employments, work and occupations that are known as the exceptions to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Click here to download this document
Recruitment of Ex-offenders
It is a requirement of the Codes of Practice that all employers/recruiters etc. must treat Disclosure applicants who have a criminal record fairly and do not discriminate because of a conviction or other information revealed.
Click here to download this document
Handling of Disclosure Information
It is a requirement of the Codes of Practice Secure storage, handling, use, retention & disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure information.
Click here to download this document
E-application ID checking process
This guidance applies to Nominated Persons responsible for submitting criminal record checks. Failure to check ID documents properly may compromise the integrity of the Disclosure service. If you are unsure about any part of the ID checking process, please contact us.
Click here to download this document
NACRO Guidance on Recruiting Safely
Guidance document for employers and other bodies in the health and social care field on recruiting and retaining staff and volunteers with criminal records.
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What does a spent conviction mean?
A useful definition provided by NACRO.
Click here to download this document
What is a police caution and how long does it last?
A useful definition provided by NACRO.
Click here to download this document
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
This factsheet explains the background to the Act and some of the details within the Act. You can read the full Act and its Explanatory Notes on the Office of Public.
Click here to download this document
ISA Barred Lists
This factsheet explains everything you need to know about the Barred Lists that are part of the Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS).
Click here to download this document
The Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA)
This factsheet explains what the Independent Safeguarding Authority is.
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Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) Vetting & Barring scheme (VBS)
The Independent Safeguarding Authority is an independent decision making body and maintains the Children and Vulnerable Adult barred lists.
Click here to download this document
Free of charge Disclosures
The CRB, Disclosure Scotland and AccessNI will issue a Disclosure "free of charge" if the person for whom a Disclosure is required satisfies the criteria.
Click here to download this document
Template Document – Volunteers
This document is to be used when applying for a "free of charge" criminal record check.
Click here to download this document
A brief guide to recruiting people with criminal records
This leaflet is for employers who need straightforward information on employing ex-offenders. It provides brief guidance on weighing up risk, the relevance of offences, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and how to find out about criminal records.
Click here to download this document
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974: Practitioner's guide
A clear summary, written for non-professionals or anyone wanting a brief guide to the Act
