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Enforced subject access
Summary ‘Enforced subject access’ (under section 184 of the Data Protection Act 2018) prevents employers from requiring people to use […]
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Convictions obtained overseas
Introduction The issue of overseas convictions is a complicated matter. Historically, the sharing of information about convictions obtained overseas has […]
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Retention and deletion of police cautions and convictions
Aim of this page This page sets out details of the current practice for retaining details of criminal records and […]
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Recordable offences
Introduction The phrase ‘recordable offence’ is used a lot when it comes to police records. What is a recordable offence? […]
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Criminal record databases
Aim of this page This page provides details of the criminal record databases that are currently in use including the […]
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Police certificate
Name Police certificate Issued by The National Police Chiefs’ Council Criminal Records Office (often referred to as ACRO) Use For individuals […]
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Disclosure of police intelligence on enhanced checks (approved information)
Aim of this information Each Police Force maintains a local record of information, which can be used to disclose information […]
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Police records – Subject access request
The easiest and cheapest way to find out your criminal record is to apply for a copy of your police […]
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DNA Retention
Aim of this page This page provides information on the collection, retention and destruction of fingerprints and DNA. We have […]
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Disregards and pardons: Removing historical convictions and cautions for consensual gay sex from criminal records
Aim of this page In January 2017, the Justice Secretary announced that thousands of gay and bisexual men convicted […]
