Why are Basic DBS checks important?īasic DBS checks from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) are important because they provide relevant information about an individual’s criminal history.
There are no legislative or eligibility requirements to have a Basic DBS check, so anyone aged 16 or over can apply at any time and you can request this as part of your recruitment process. Basic DBS checkĪ Basic DBS check is a check of any conditional cautions and unspent convictions, under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.Ī Basic DBS check can be obtained by anyone over the age of 16 living or looking to live and work in England and Wales.Īn individual can apply for a Basic DBS check directly to DBS through our online application route, or an employer can apply for a Basic DBS check on an individual’s behalf, through a Responsible Organisation (RO), if they have consent. On average 2.5 million Basic DBS checks are requested each year.Ĩ0% of Basic DBS checks are completed within 48 hours. Your guide to the importance and benefits of Basic DBS checks
