There are two levels of CRB check available; called Standard and Enhanced Disclosures.
Standard DisclosureThis is available to anyone involved in working in occupations and professions as specified in the Exceptions Order to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Standard Disclosures show current and spent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings held on the Police National Computer only.
The standard disclosure costs £26. They are issued free to volunteers.
Enhanced Disclosure
This is the highest level of check available to anyone involved in regularly caring for, training, supervising or being in sole charge of children or vulnerable adults. It is also available in certain licensing purposes and judicial appointments.
Enhanced Disclosures contain information held on the Police National Computer and “barred lists” administered by the Independent Safeguarding Authority (the “Children’s” List and the “Vulnerable Adults” list). Relevant and proportionate information held by the local police forces is also included.
The enhanced disclosure costs £44. They are issued free to volunteers.
CRB checks are required as part of the Research Passport Scheme.
Disclosure applications for staff are handled by HR. Application forms can be obtained from the HR Assistants.
The government in planning a major revision of criminal record checks in 2012. For information please contact your HR Assistant.