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Wife of jailed Fire Chief helped freed him after false sex abuse claim
Slowdown- I have a question to ask you about DBS check after false allegation.
I need to know more about the QAF document that the police use to help them
disclose/ not disclose false allegations on an enhanced check.
How long did you wait for your latest DBS check?
Did you use an umbrella body to help
You with the dbs check?
Hi LondonTeacher
In response to your question, please have a read through the home office guidance on statutory disclosure document and quality assurance framework which explains the decision making process regarding the disclosure of information on DBS. I have included the PDF link below.
Sections 18 and 20 are particularly relevant - it states information come from a credible source and the Police must consider any circumstances where information might not be true. It goes on to say allegations should not be included without taking steps to establish whether they are more than likely to be true.
In relation to the QAF, the substantiated section states if there are untoward circumstances to believe the information might not be true or lacking in substance, that it would be disproportionate to disclose, then it should not be disclosed. The weight of evidence is set at a low level below the balance of probabilities.
My first DBS was completed through an employment agency but I have just had another one done by an employer and on both occasions the allegation was not included. My latest DBS took about two weeks to be returned.
There is also a disputes procedure if the Police do disclose information about a false allegation and you wish to challenge this. Please come back to me if you need anymore information. Thanks.
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