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Written question asked by Rosie Cooper (Labour) on Thursday, 21 January 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 January 2016 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Tuesday, 26 January 2016. A substantive answer was provided by Karen Bradley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 January 2016 on behalf of the Home Office.


Vetting

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has (a) guidelines issued and (b) imposed rules on police forces relating to the specific information required to be provided to the Disclosure and Barring Service to appear on an individual's record; and if she will make a statement.

Answer

The Home Secretary issues guidance to chief officers of police under section 113B(4A) of the Police Act 1997, which they must have regard to in making decisions about providing information from police records for inclusion in enhanced criminal record certificates.

This guidance extends, for example, to information held by the police relating to someone being arrested and bailed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23547
Session
2015-16
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Disclosure of information Police Vetting Disclosure and Barring Service
Link
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