DBS filtering rules determine which cautions and convictions appear on criminal record checks. Adult cautions can be filtered after 6 years, while adult convictions need 11 years to be filtered. Youth cautions are automatically filtered on checks to protect younger people’s job prospects. The system does not filter serious offenses like violent or sexual crimes, […]
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The main difference between Standard and Enhanced DBS checks lies in their scope and detail level. Standard DBS checks show spent and unspent convictions from criminal records, which employers use in finance or legal sector roles. Enhanced DBS checks include more information, such as local police records and additional intelligence, needed for jobs with vulnerable
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You cannot apply for an Enhanced DBS check directly by yourself. These checks must go through registered organizations, local authorities, or relevant governing bodies. If you’re self-employed, you need to work with an organization that can verify your eligibility and submit the application. The checks are for roles involving regular contact with children or vulnerable
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Offenses that can put someone on the DBS Barred List include serious crimes against children and vulnerable adults. The most severe violations involve sexual offenses, violent crimes like murder, domestic violence, and instances of cruelty or neglect. Financial exploitation, drug trafficking, and abuse of trust positions can also lead to barring. Two types of barring
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