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DBS Checks Twice a Year for Guildford Taxi Drivers

Date: 04 August 2021 Author Name: CRB-ADMIN

A recent move by authorities in Guildford could drastically change the way in which taxis operate in the borough, and how drivers are licenced. New requirements being introduced mean that...

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DBS Checks and Exempted Questions

Date: 28 July 2021 Author Name: CRB-ADMIN

One of the most important concepts in DBS checking is whether or not the occupation is exempt, or whether the employer is allowed to ask exempted questions. This topic is...

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Can An Employer Ask Me to Disclose Past Convictions?

Date: 21 July 2021 Author Name: CRB-ADMIN

Anything between a quarter and a third of adult men in the UK have a criminal conviction. In most cases these are for very minor issues, and a “one-off” rather...

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Birmingham Police Call to Close Loophole on DBS Checks for Hostel Workers

Date: 14 July 2021 Author Name: CRB-ADMIN

One of Birmingham’s most senior police officers is leading calls for new regulation on who can run hostels for tenants who are often vulnerable. Unlike other forms of residential care,...

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Job Scams Rocket During Pandemic

Date: 07 July 2021 Author Name: CRB-ADMIN

Recent research by Disclosure Scotland – the organisation which provides disclosure checks north of the border – has revealed that during the pandemic, 74% of jobseekers have been scammed into...

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Difference Between a DBS Check and a CRB Check

Date: 30 June 2021 Author Name: CRB-ADMIN

Police checks are a standard part of applying for many positions in the UK and most job seekers are aware that they will have to go through some checking process...

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SIA Licencing for Those With a Criminal Record

Date: 23 June 2021 Author Name: CRB-ADMIN

The SIA is the security industry body, set up 20 years ago to improve standards, and turn an industry with a poor reputation into something altogether more professional. The SIA...

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The Role of the Police in DBS Checks

Date: 16 June 2021 Author Name: CRB-ADMIN

Most workers and employers are aware that a DBS check involves a criminal records search, and that it is essential for many jobs. These checks are carried out by the...

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New Faith Specific Guidance for DBS Checks

Date: 09 June 2021 Author Name: CRB-ADMIN

One of the criticisms of government guidance across the board is that it is too general, and that it’s hard to find guidance which is tailored to individual circumstances. This...

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Could Blockchain Technology Spot CV Fraud?

Date: 02 June 2021 Author Name: CRB-ADMIN

The current job market is competitive and set to become ever more so as the economy emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic. As the market becomes flooded with more people looking...

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