1 The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) is all about giving wider access to criminal record information. This is so organisations can make what are called "safer recruitment decisions" when hiring staff and volunteers - particularly those working with children or vulnerable adults. The key to it all is the disclosure service.
2 Successful job or volunteer applicants are asked to fill in a form, or to sign one the organisation has filled in, applying for either a standard or enhanced disclosure. This goes to the bureau and will return with information about all unspent and spent criminal convictions, police cautions, reprimands and warnings. If the post involves working with children, Department of Health and Department for Education and Skills lists will also be searched for information.
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