theForum » Criminal record checks for employment (including DBS checks) » Basic criminal record checks » Issues with basic certificates » Latest TopicsInstantForum 2016-2 FinaltheForumhttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/theForumSun, 19 Apr 2026 04:29:18 GMT20Criminal record checks - Job Offeredhttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost24542.aspxHi,<br/><br/>I've been offered a job working for a large retailer within IT and I'm concerned they will want to do a DBS or criminal record check.<br/><br/>I was convicted and spent 6 months in prison over 10 years ago for a serious crime which is now "spTue, 02 May 2017 08:36:09 GMTJamminManHow long before a spent conviction doesn't appear on basic disclosure?https://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost1043.aspxMorning everyone, hope your week is starting OK.<br><br>I'm wondering when exactly a spent conviction will no longer appear if you are asked to do a basic disclosure by an employer. Of course in an ideal world, it should be midnight at the end of the lastWed, 27 May 2015 18:16:15 GMTBenSSpent conviction shown on basic disclosurehttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost1817.aspxBeing somewhat cynical I decided to apply for a basic disclosure certificate from Disclosure Scotland to check if my conviction has been filtered as it was spent on 10th March 2014 with the changes to ROA. I live in England. The offence is still listed onSun, 15 Dec 2013 19:37:59 GMTaim