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The Most Common DBS Check Questions

the most common dbs check questions

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks took over from the old CRB checks when the CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) and ISA (Independent Safeguarding Authority) merged in 2012. Since then, we’ve got a lot of questions. What is a DBS certificate? What do they show? Well, if you were wondering the same thing, you’re in … Read more

Important DBS Changes to Reprimands & Convictions (2020)

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In November 2020, major DBS changes were made to the criminal record disclosure rule regarding offences made. Warnings, reprimands and youth cautions will no longer be automatically disclosed on Standard or Enhanced DBS Checks, but this isn’t the only rule that has been changed. The multiple conviction rule has also been removed. This means that … Read more

DBS Transgender & Non-binary Applications

Transgender DBS Applications

DBS Transgender & Non-binary Applications DBS Transgender applicants may encounter a challenging experience when undergoing a DBS check. It’s completely understandable if you have reservations about revealing former names or genders to your employer due to concerns about potential workplace harassment. Regrettably, if proper measures to uphold confidentiality are not adhered to, there’s a risk … Read more

The Difference Between CRB and DBS

dbs vs crb

Introduction – The Difference Between CRB and DBS What is the difference between CRB and DBS Checks? DBS checks and CRB checks are the two names that are often thrown around when somebody is looking for essentially the same thing – a Criminal Record Background check on their current or potential staff. We regularly get … Read more