Practical guidance

Find some key statistics about criminal records here.

Approaching criminal records

• Using inclusive language
• Developing a policy
• Understanding the legislation
• Complying with GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
• Recruitment checklist

Asking about criminal records

• Whether to ask about criminal records
• When to ask about criminal records
• Doing the right level of criminal record check
• Wording questions
• Asking for self-disclosure 

Assessing criminal records

• How to carry out an assessment
• Should we check criminal record stories online?

During employment

• Supporting progression
• Dealing with insurance

Guidance for charities

• Charities: trustees and senior managers
• Lived experience
• Volunteer recruitment
• PR & press

Sector specific guidance

• Creative and cultural industries
• Local authorities
• Prison and probation
• Recruitment agencies