Practical guidance – Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, previously the CRB)

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Aim of this guidance

This guidance provides employers with an overview of the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This forms part of our guidance on carrying out criminal record checks.

Why this is important

  • The DBS processes basic, standard, enhanced and enhanced with barred list checks
  • The DBS is responsible for maintaining the barred lists

Levels of checks

We have detailed guidance on requesting the correct level of check

 

Code of Practice

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All organisations carrying out DBS checks must comply with the DBS Code of Practice.

 

DBS contact details

You can contact the DBS:

More information

  1. Find out more about carrying out criminal record checks, in the practical guidance section of Recruit!
  2. For further advice about this guidance, please contact us.

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This guidance was last updated in August 2019

Is there anything wrong with this guidance? Let us know – email recruit@unlock.org.uk

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