theForum » Criminal record checks for employment (including DBS checks) » Basic criminal record checks » Basic DBS checks » Latest TopicsInstantForum 2016-2 FinaltheForumhttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/theForumThu, 16 Apr 2026 08:38:29 GMT20Can we DBS checks as standard for job applicants?https://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost24769.aspxBeing unemployed &amp; with unspent convictions I've found that many employment agencies are asking for applicants to provide basic DBS checks for ANY vacancy!<br/>Is there any legality to this or is this a new low for people with unspent convictions?<br/Thu, 28 Sep 2017 12:08:45 GMTStevieboyBasic DBS checks are coming soon - find out morehttps://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost24723.aspxThe Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is introducing basic criminal record checks for people in England &amp; Wales. This replaces the service previously provided by Disclosure Scotland.<br/><br/>This is a significant development for both people with cWed, 16 Aug 2017 16:51:25 GMTDeb S