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What is a Disclosure?
If a person is convicted of an offence they can, after a certain period of of
time, not disclose this conviction when asked by an employer. However, under
the Exemptions Order of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, if the job
the person is applying for is to work with children and/or vulnerable adults,
or it is a regulated profession such as an accountant or police officer, the
applicant must disclose their conviction no matter how long ago it was. The
employer can then make an informed decision on the suitability of the person
for that job.
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As an employer or recruitment agency you
may have to ask your employees or job applicants to apply for a CRB Disclosure.
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As an employee or applicant you may be
asked to apply for a CRB Disclosure.
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The Police Act 1997 makes provision for three different levels of criminal
record checks.
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Basic : These are only available though
DisclosureScotland.co.uk.
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Standard :
This is primarily available to anyone involved in working in specified occupations
or offices and entry into professions as specified in the Exceptions Order to the
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
Standard Disclosures show current and
spent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings held on the Police National Computer.
Standard Disclosures are turned around in about 2 weeks.
NOTE: From 12 October 2009 Standard Disclosures are no longer available for applicants
working with children and vulnerable adults.
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Enhanced :
This is the highest level of check available to anyone involved in regularly caring
for, training, supervising or being in sole charge of children or vulnerable adults.
It is also available in certain licensing purposes and judicial appointments.
Enhanced Disclosures show current and spent convictions, cautions, reprimands and
warnings held on the Police National Computer; if the post involves working with children
or vulnerable adults, the following may also be searched:
- The Children's Barred List
- The Vulnerable Adults Barred List
- Chief Constables may reveal non conviction information should they consider it relevant to the application
Enhanced Disclosures are turned around in 4 - 6 weeks but can take longer depending on the Police Force
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