DBS in plain English

SandraX

Just done more research and my understanding is spent convictions in most cases don't show, depends on the crime.

The law changed in 2014. Any caution or spent conviction that didn't result in a custodial sentence will no longer appear on a DBS, normal or enhanced, unless it falls into certain categories which are listed at http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/1198/pdfs/... (a to i, pages 2-3)

Please do your own research before deciding how to complete the DBS checks

I think before the above date, on the enhanced CRB/DBS you had to disclose spent convictions now you don't if it's one conviction and low category offence, but do your own research.

Savvy_Sue

PersianCatLady wrote: »

There is a lot of information on the Internet about DBS checks but if you are concerned about past convictions showing up NACRO are particularly good at advising people on this subject.

And NACRO are especially good about advising how to disclose, if you have to - as well as some local organisations which aim to assist ex-offenders.

PersianCatLady wrote: »

You seem to be confused about what a DBS check is as the whole purpose of a DBS check is for an employer to check to see if you have any cautions or convictions that have not been filtered.

It is not up to the applicant to declare their convictions, the whole purpose of the DBS chewck is for the convictions to be found.

Yes and no: generally if an employer is entitled to carry out a DBS check, then they will ask whether or not you have 'anything to declare' as it were. If you say 'no' but something comes up on the DBS check, any job offer made may well be withdrawn - not because you have a conviction, but because you didn't disclose it. If it looks as if you are attempting to hide something, that rings more alarm bells than the actual offence in many cases.

SandraX wrote: »

Please do your own research before deciding how to complete the DBS checks

I think before the above date, on the enhanced CRB/DBS you had to disclose spent convictions now you don't if it's one conviction and low category offence, but do your own research.

and if in doubt, take advice from NACRO or a similar organisation.