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You can use our online services to check the progress of basic, standard or enhanced checks or view your certificate.
DBS offers a number of online services, including the Update Service, DBS online accounts and online tracking.
How your personal information is used within the borders, immigration and citizenship system.
Introduction The Home Office hold and process personal information…
Who can apply, how to apply and contact details for criminal record checks overseas.
Submit or respond to online applications for certain civil, family and tribunal cases.
Information and guidance on the Equality Act 2010, including age discrimination and public sector Equality Duty.
Access training courses on the Prevent duty, the threat from terrorism and extremism in the UK and how to support people susceptible to radicalisation.
Guidance to help you validate the identity of a DBS check applicant and a new lead/countersignatory.
Find out the main fees if you need to make a money claim, get a divorce, or you are involved in another type of case in the civil or family courts.
Common Platform allows the police, judiciary, solicitors, barristers and criminal justice agencies to access and edit case information.
Guidance for employers about DBS checks, including how to apply, registering with the DBS and the code of practice.
Information regarding a DBS online account and the services available to you as a barring or basic check customer.
Guidance for applicants on basic DBS checks, including the cost, how to share and view the result, and what information is disclosed on a basic DBS certificate.
Prevent duty guidance for specified authorities in England and Wales.
Information on the different types of alcohol licences available and guidance on how to apply for them.
Parole Board Member Recruitment
Guideline figures for carrying out a summary assessment of court costs, listed by pay band and grade for different parts of the country.
The Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme, also known as Sarah’s Law, lets those who care for young people find out if a person has a record for child sexual offences.
The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 codes of practice regulate police powers and protect public rights.
Find out what you should bring for a court or tribunal hearing, how you can get support, and what to expect on the day
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