Spent Convictions UK

23-08-2022 5:36pm #1

In the UK, spent convictions such as a breach of the beach will not show up on a basic criminal record check but will show up on a standard/enhanced criminal record check. Why are such convictions considered spent then? If you don't have to declare spent convictions and they still show up, why are they called that then? Is it to make people look like liars as well as convicts?

I can understand why a spent rape conviction would show up on a dbs check but a breach of the peace? That is ridiculous!

ohnonotgmail · 23-08-2022 5:41pm

Because employers can only apply for an enhanced check if the role requires it. If the role is not working with children, the elderly, ill or disabled adults or a role in a hospital then the employer can only apply for a basic check. Depending on the role there are 3 higher levels of checks that can be done.

23-08-2022 5:44pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119511655#Comment_119511655

How can I find out what employers can apply for enhanced dbs checks?

Hobgoblin11 · 23-08-2022 6:45pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058260036/spent-convictions-uk

this is an Irish site, why ask about Uk regulations here as its likely not the same?

23-08-2022 9:09pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119511890#Comment_119511890

I would like to know what the reasoning is.

In Scotland for example, a breach of the peace is considered spent after two years but shows up on enhanced DBS for 5 years. It's misleading to say it's spent.

Hobgoblin11 · 23-08-2022 9:24pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119512507#Comment_119512507

spent doesn't mean erased or rescinded, the police in Ireland will always have access to your record here in Ireland, its just that you dont need to admit to being a convict on a job app in certain circumstance