10th Anniversary Celebrations
Here at Criminal Records Services Ltd throughout all of 2016 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary of providing specialist support to the CRB/DBS Industry. We have processed over 100,000 Criminal Records Checks for over 3500 companies during our 10 years in...
What is the difference between ‘Spent’ and ‘Unspent’ convictions?
It is important to know the difference between spent and unspent convictions in order to give the correct information if you are ever asked by an employer in case of a DBS/CRB check being carried out. What is the difference between spent and unspent? The difference...
Who is entitled to an Enhanced DBS Check?
You are entitled to an Enhanced DBS check with the barred list if you are working in a position of regulated activity, or the Enhanced DBS check without the Barred list if you are in a position that is not in direct contact with children or vulnerable groups. Job...
Who is entitled to a Standard DBS Check?
Further to our previous blogs we are now looking at who is entitled to a Standard DBS check. If you are working in employment such as legal, finance or security and are registered with correct authorities such as: Finance : (FCA) Legal : :...
Which criminal record check can I obtain if I am self-employed or an individual?
Basic Criminal Record Check There are three types of Criminal Record Check Enhanced, Standard and Basic. As an individual you can only obtain a basic check. This will show all unspent convictions and the eligibility for this check is not dictated by which job role...