26 Oct 2023
by Disclosure & Barring Service

The Filtering rules that dictate the content of Standard and Enhanced checks will change with the impact of all unspent records always being disclosed.This change will mean that in limited circumstances, some applicants will now see additional unspent records being disclosed. 

The DBS will no longer issue manual certificates for applications that have been impacted by the filtering process unless an exceptional circumstance.

Handling of DBS certificate information - GOV.UK

Filtering rules for DBS certificates - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)