Overseas Checks Note that overseas checks require a hard copy data subject consent form, may take longer than UK checks and may require additional candidate input, but, Agenda manages the whole process. How long do they take? It is important to be aware of and to factor in the time taken to conduct criminal record checks. Agenda will process the application in a working day at either end of the application process. It has to be recognised that these checks are an important and often time consuming part of the screening process. Criminal checks cannot be fast-tracked and Agenda cannot influence the speed in which the disclosures are returned. The agencies have their own turnaround times for processing the applications. This may also depend upon the volume of checks each agency is processing: ■ Basic checks Disclosure Scotland aim to complete 90% of Basic Checks within 10 working days ■ Standard and Enhanced checks conducted by the DBS using the electronic e-bulk system take 10 working days on average, although paper based applications generally take 2 - 4 weeks. What do they need and what is the process? In all cases, criminal checks will require the candidate to provide information about their identity and other personal information. Agenda ensures that it protects this personal information, complies fully with the Data Protection Act and uses secure and externally audited processes. Both Disclosure Scotland and the DBS have electronic and hard copy paper systems. It is important to note that paper based systems will use (the mail system) which may delay the process. Disclosure Scotland accept requests electronically for anybody who has resided at the same UK address for more than 1 year. If the candidate has lived at their address for less than 1 year a paper application may be required. The DBS uses the same methodology as the CRB before them, they have stringent eligibility rules and it is illegal to conduct checks on individuals whose role does not fall under one of the DBS check requirements. They can accept checks either electronically or via hard copy. Agenda met the criteria to use the electronic DBS process and went live in 2013. A Guide to Criminal Records Checks We Check We Screen We Care Agenda Screening Services™ T: 08456 44 55 46 Int T: +44 (0) 1964 671207 E: [email protected] W: www.agenda-screening.co.uk C E L E B R A T I N G 2 0 Y E A R S O F A G E N D A