DBS Links, References and Guidance

On this page you'll find links to all things 'DBS'. If you can't find what you're looking for, give us a call and we'll try and point you in the right direction!

See also SAFEcic DBS FAQs pages for more information and clarification.

DBS General Links:

DBS official site

DBS online tracking service

DBS Code of Practice

DBS Guides to Eligibility, Workforce and 'Supervision'

DBS Sample Policy: Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

DBS Sample Policy: Handling of DBS Certificate Information

DBS checks, Complaints

DBS Reprint Guidance

Criminal Record Checks for Overseas Applicants

DBS Links for Completing your DBS form:

DBS guide for applicants

DBS guide for complicated address history

DBS form continuation sheet

DBS Filtering:

DBS Filtering Guidance

DBS Filtering Rules

DBS List of Offences that will Never be Filtered

DBS Update Service:

The Update Service

DBS Update Service: Applicant Guide

DBS Update Service: Preview for Applicants

DBS Update Service: Employer Guide

DBS Update Service: Preview for Employers

DBS Update Service: Employer Presentation

DBS Update Service: Stakeholder Presentation

Links to Relevant Legislation regarding DBS checking:

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Ammendment)(England and Wales) Order 2013

Protection of Freedoms Act 2012

Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) Regulations 2002

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006

DBS Checks: SAFE Publications

SAFEcic's DBS FAQs

SAFEcic's How to complete your DBS application form

Other useful links:

Recruiting safely and fairly: a practical guide to employing ex-offenders

Disclosure Scotland

Garda Vetting Unit

Association of Chief Police Officers Criminal Records Office

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