Job application forms relating to positions that are eligible for a Standard or Enhanced DBS check will need to reflect the filtering rules so that: Updating your recruitment application forms for changes to the filtering rulesĮmployers may wish to consider updating their recruitment processes to reflect the changes in the filtering rules. the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than all being automatically disclosed.warnings, reprimands and youth cautions will no longer be automatically disclosed on a DBS certificate.These rules were updated on 28th November 2020 as follows:

When did the law change in relation to what is disclosed on Standard and Enhanced certificate?įiltering rules were first introduced on when amendments were made to legislation that affected both what an employer can ask an individual in relation to convictions and cautions (for example a self-declaration on an application form of ‘do you have any convictions’), and what is disclosed on a Standard or Enhanced DBS certificate. Youth cautions, warnings and reprimands will not be disclosed automatically on a Standard or Enhanced DBS certificate. These are known as ‘specified offences’ and are usually of a serious violent or sexual nature, or are relevant for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.Īll convictions resulting in a custodial sentence, whether or not suspended, will always be disclosed. There is a list of offences that will always be disclosed on a Standard or Enhanced DBS certificate (unless they relate to a youth caution). Certain old or minor offences may not be disclosed on DBS certificates. For guidance on making or asking for self-declarations of criminal records, refer to the Ministry of Justice website.ĭisclosure rules for criminal records are commonly referred to as “filtering”.įiltering is the term we use to describe the process that identifies which criminal records will be disclosed on a Standard or Enhanced DBS certificate (DBS check). This guidance relates to the filtering rules for DBS checks. Please note, the new filtering guidance applies to certificates issued on or after 28 November 2020.

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