Criminal record checks: frequently asked questions
Table of contents
- 1. What is a "Criminal Record Check"?
- 2. Who needs a basic disclosure certificate?
- 3. Who provides the basic disclosure certificate?
- 4. How do individuals apply?
- 5. Who sends the application to Disclosure Scotland or Access NI?
- 6. To whom will the basic disclosure be returned?
- 7. Who can see the basic disclosure?
- 8. What are the disqualifying criteria?
- 9. How does this requirement affect Counter Terrorist Checks (CTCs) for security staff?
- 10. Can the information on the basic disclosure certificate be used for any other purpose
- 11. How long will it take to obtain a basic disclosure?
- 12. How much will it cost?
- 13. Who pays for the disclosure?
- 14. Who owns the basic disclosure certificate?
- 15. Can a copy of the basic disclosure be retained?
- 16. How often can a disclosure be applied for?
- 17. How long is the disclosure valid?
- 18. When does it have to be renewed?
- 19. Will employers be informed if, after receiving a disclosure, an employee commits a disqualifying offence?
- 20. What happens if a disqualifying criterion is met?
- 21. Should anything be taken into account relating to CRCs when recruiting?
- 22. Is there right of appeal for applicants?
- 23. Does the DfT monitor the criminal record checking process?
- 24. Does this requirement apply to foreign workers?
- 25. Are there any exemptions from the requirement for the production of a basic disclosure check for a permanent pass to the RZ?
- 26. What happens if an individual needs to apply to more than one airport for a restricted zone pass?
