Mar 8, 2026
ICPC vs ACRO Police Certificate – What’s the Difference?
ICPC vs ACRO Police Certificate – What’s the Difference? People applying for jobs overseas are often asked to obtain a police certificate. In many cases this leads to confusion between two different documents issued by ACRO: the International Child Protection…
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Mar 6, 2026
How Long Does an ICPC Take? Processing Times Explained
How Long Does an ICPC Take? Processing Times Explained If you are applying for an overseas role involving children, you may be asked to obtain an International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC). One of the most common questions applicants have is…
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Mar 4, 2026
Will a Criminal Record Show on an ICPC?
Will a Criminal Record Show on an ICPC? If you are applying for an overseas role involving children, you may be required to obtain an International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC). A common concern is whether an existing criminal record –…
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Mar 2, 2026
What Happens If Your ICPC Affects a Job Offer?
What Happens If Your ICPC Affects a Job Offer? If your International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) contains cautions, allegations or other police information, it can cause concern — particularly where an overseas job offer depends on it. Importantly, the ICPC…
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Feb 25, 2026
Can Non-Conviction Information Appear on an ICPC?
Can Non-Conviction Information Appear on an ICPC? An International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) does not only disclose convictions and cautions. It may also include non-conviction police information – such as arrests, allegations, investigations, or other locally recorded intelligence – where…
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Feb 24, 2026
Deleting a Police Caution Before an ICPC Application
Deleting a Police Caution Before an ICPC Application If you are applying for an International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) and you have previously received a police caution, it is critical to understand that the caution will be disclosed if it…
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Feb 21, 2026
International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) Disclosure
International Child Protection Certificates (ICPCs) and Police Disclosure If you are applying to work or volunteer with children overseas, you may be required to obtain an International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) from the ACRO Criminal Records Office. For many applicants,…
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