criminal record check

jessica_1

when i was 15 me and my friend got into a fight with this girl

and i got a reprimand for battery that was in 07 will it still show on a enhanced crb ??

DomRavioli

A standard check will show any unspent convictions, cautions, warnings or reprimands along with any spent convictions and cautions that are not eligible for filtering.

An enhanced check will show any unspent convictions, cautions, warnings or reprimands along with any spent convictions and cautions that are not eligible for filtering. Intelligence held by the police may also be included if the Police reasonably believe it is pertinent to a recruitment decision.

An enhanced check with DBS Barred list check will show the same information as an enhanced check along with any information held on the barred list(s) being checked (Children's, Adults' or Both).

Taken from http://www.safecic.co.uk/support/faqs/crb-checks-faqs#types

penguingirl

The crb system has now been replaced by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Any employer who carries out criminal record checks is required to have a policy on employing ex-offenders so you should ask to see this (ref= here). My understanding is that for an enhanced application any convictions are reported (including those spent), but you will always be asked by your employer to declare convictions first so it is important to be honest in your applications/ interviews.

DomRavioli

Oh and just to add, if battery is seen as a violent conviction, its likely you won't be able to work with children or vulnerable adults - standard policy in most places. Why do you need a DBS with enhanced checking?

HappyMJ

jessica_1 wrote: »

when i was 15 me and my friend got into a fight with this girl

and i got a reprimand for battery that was in 07 will it still show on a enhanced crb ??

It'll always show...but it's not that serious an offence so just explain it when asked to disclose your previous convictions. 6 years ago..young and stupid..not been in trouble since...etc...you'll be OK. You just have to touch someone without their permission and cause no injury whatsoever to be guilty of common assault (battery). I have been arrested for the same offence. I declined any cautions as per my solicitor's advice and the CPS's final decision was no further action - not in the public interest ..but it will still appear as an arrest on an enhanced disclosure even though I never admitted to it and never accepted any penalty. I have worked in schools with children since with no problem.

Dontknowanymore

DomRavioli wrote: »

Oh and just to add, if battery is seen as a violent conviction, its likely you won't be able to work with children or vulnerable adults - standard policy in most places. Why do you need a DBS with enhanced checking?

Not strictly true.
Some companys yes, but I have worked in care for many years on and off with a convition for affray when I was 14 years old.
I think the time scale has a lot to do with it, everyone has a past.

dandelionclock30

I know plenty of people with convictions of a violent nature who have worked in the care sector. Its not standard policy at all that people will not be employed if they have violence on their record.Its wrong to say that because its untrue.

McKneff

The OP says she had a reprimand. And she was a minor

Doesn't that make a major difference.

No 'conviction' is involved.

Dontknowanymore

My caution for shoplifting at age 13 still comes up, it's best to declare everything then you can't go wrong.

DomRavioli

Dontknowanymore wrote: »

Not strictly true.
Some companys yes, but I have worked in care for many years on and off with a convition for affray when I was 14 years old.
I think the time scale has a lot to do with it, everyone has a past.

It is true. If it was recorded as a violent crime - this is down to the recording officer(s) or courts - you can and will be placed on List 99, which bars you from working with vulnerable people, including both children and adults. Its one of the basic checks on the Enhanced DBS, if this is recommended for the severity and nature of the crime.

But that is down to the recorder's discretion mainly, although some things automatically get you on there, most are circumstantial.

If your conviction for affray was not severe, then you are likely not to be on List 99. If it was, then you would have been placed on it, and it is very tough to get yourself off it once you are on.

The ONLY way to get off List 99 would be to approach either the LA who holds the list, or apply to the courts - even then you would have to show why you are no longer needed to be on that list, so time has !!!!!! all to do with it I'm afraid.