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Aug 6, 2026

DBS Changes From 1 September 2026: The End of the Supervision Exemption – What Volunteers and Employers Need to Know

On 1 September 2026, one of the most significant changes to the DBS checking regime in over a decade comes into force. The Crime and Policing Act 2026 removes the supervision exemption from the definition of regulated activity with children….