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A guide to eligibility for Standard certificates, for Registered Bodies and employers.
A list of Responsible Organisations and their responsibilities
Revised DBS code of practice for registered persons and other recipients of disclosure information.
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A collection of guidance, news articles and promotional material for the DBS Update Service.
This guidance covers the role that the police play in the DBS checking process.
Guidance and information regarding the sensitive applications route for transgender applicants.
Guidance for applicants regarding the DBS update service, including how to join and how to renew your subscription.
Guidance about filtering of certain offences from criminal record certificates (DBS checks).
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