UK Statutory Instrument
2002
England and Wales
The Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) Regulations 2002
These Regulations make detailed provisions in relation to applications for criminal record certificates and enhanced criminal record certificates under Part V of the Police Act 1997.
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Citation, commencement and extent
Interpretation
Application form
Fee for criminal conviction certificates
Fees for criminal record certificates and enhanced criminal record certificates
Fees for enhanced criminal record certificates
Criminal conviction certificates: prescribed details
Relevant matters: prescribed details
Enhanced criminal record certificates: prescribed purposes
Work with adults
Work with children
Fees for requesting up-date information under section 116A of the Act
Registered persons: copies of certificates
List kept under section 81 of the Care Standards Act 2000: prescribed details
Criminal record certificates: suitability relating to adults: prescribed positions
Central records: prescribed details
Enhanced criminal record certificates: relevant police forces
Evidence of identity: fingerprinting
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Disclosure and Barring Service
Provides criminal record checks (Basic, Standard, and Enhanced) for employers and organisations. Maintains the children's and adults' barred lists. Employers in regulated …
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