Mar 8, 2026

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 Certificate (ICPC) and the ACRO Police Certificate. Although both…

Mar 6, 2026

Can a Police Caution Be Removed From the PNC?

If you are asking whether a police caution can be removed from the PNC, the short answer is that it can be possible – but only in the right case, and usually only through a formal application under the police…

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 how long the certificate takes to process. Understanding the…

Mar 4, 2026

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, including convictions, cautions or older matters, will appear. The…

Mar 2, 2026

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 is issued to you first. This means you have…

Feb 25, 2026

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 police consider disclosure necessary for safeguarding purposes….

Feb 24, 2026

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 remains on the Police National Computer (PNC). Unlike…

Feb 21, 2026

Will a Police Caution Show on an ICPC?

If you are applying to work or volunteer with children overseas, you may be asked to obtain an International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC) from the ACRO Criminal Records Office. For many applicants, the real concern is not the application itself,…