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DBS makes considered decisions about whether somebody should be barred from engaging in regulated activity.
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Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance about referrals, barred lists and barring decision making.
From 6 April 2022, IDVT will be introduced to support employers and landlords with right to work, right to rent and pre-employment DBS checks.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
If there is a mistake on your DBS certificate, the forms and guidance explain what you need to do.
Filtering rules for certain cautions and convictions that can be removed from a DBS certificate.
This Policy explains the rights you have as a user of DBS services and how we will fulfil our obligations under the GDPR.
Fee changes for DBS checks will be introduced from 6 April 2022.
Using the e-bulk system for making multiple applications to the Disclosure and Barring Service, including how to register.
DBS are set to launch a new 'Save and Return' feature for its online Barring Referral Service, to make submitting a barring referral easier and more convenient.
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