Aug 9, 2026
DBS Checks Extended to Supervised Volunteers From 1 September 2026
The Disclosure and Barring Service checking regime changed on 1 September 2026. The Crime and Policing Act 2026 removed the supervision exemption from the definition of regulated activity with children, bringing many supervised volunteers, and some paid supervised roles, into...
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Jul 27, 2026
House of Commons Library Publishes New Briefing on Criminal Records and the Record Deletion Process
The House of Commons Library has published a new research briefing on criminal records in England and Wales (CBP-10756, published 24 July 2026). The briefing addresses two questions at the centre of our work: how an individual can apply to...
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