Comments for Unlock

Comment on Blog – Criminal justice, racial discrimination and criminal records by Wes Skillings

Wes Skillings — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:27:43 +0000

Thank you for tackling such an important and timely issue with clarity and compassion. I appreciate how this piece connects systemic discrimination with real‑world impacts and calls for meaningful change. It’s a powerful reminder that listening, understanding, and action are all needed to move toward true equity and justice.

Comment on DBS Barring – Representations, reviews and appeals by Debbie Sadler

Debbie Sadler — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:58:04 +0000

In reply to Anthony.

Hi Anthony

As you were working with an adult client, the DBS are likely to consider placing you on just the Adult’s Barred List. However, there may be some situations in which they might consider placing you on both the adults and children’s barred lists. The reasons for this would usually be explained in the ‘Minded to Bar’ letter you would have received from the DBS.

Best wishes

Debbie

Comment on DBS Barring – Representations, reviews and appeals by Anthony

Anthony — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:02:01 +0000

I was sucked at work after receiving a DBS letter that I was asleep while at night shift so that I am barred. Is it necessary to be barred to work with both children and adults. At that time I was working with an adult client and he never got any harm.

Comment on Which cautions and convictions will be removed from a standard or enhanced DBS? – A brief guide by Debbie Sadler

Debbie Sadler — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:17:10 +0000

In reply to B.

If you were under 18 when you received the caution, it wouldn’t appear on your standard and enhanced DBS certificate.

If you were over 18, then it would remain on your standard and enhanced DBS certificate for 6 years.

Best wishes

Debbie

Comment on Criminal records that don’t show (stay) on standard and enhanced DBS checks (filtering and protected cautions and convictions) by Debbie Sadler

Debbie Sadler — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:54:23 +0000

In reply to Neeta.

Hi Neeta

Providing you didn’t receive a prison sentence or a suspended sentence, your conviction would now be filtered from your enhanced DBS certificate.

Best wishes

Debbie

Comment on Criminal records that don’t show (stay) on standard and enhanced DBS checks (filtering and protected cautions and convictions) by Neeta

Neeta — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:54:42 +0000

I was have a record for Employee Theft in April 2010. i Know have a job that wants to do an enhanced check. Would this show on an enhanced DBS check?

Comment on Which cautions and convictions will be removed from a standard or enhanced DBS? – A brief guide by B

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:44:09 +0000

I have a caution for possession of class A- cocaine on my record, will that be shown to my employer on a standard and enhanced dbs check?
Thanks

Comment on DVLA records of driving offences and how they’re shared by Debbie Sadler

Debbie Sadler — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:04:01 +0000

In reply to Jeff.

Hi Jeff

The only convictions you need to disclose to an insurance company are those which are unspent. Therefore, in answer to this question being asked by the insurer, you can tick the ‘No’ box.

Best wishes

Debbie

Comment on Opening a basic bank account in the community by Debbie Sadler

Debbie Sadler — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:52:43 +0000

In reply to Naseer.

Hi Naseer

Can I suggest you give the Unlock helpline a call on Monday. Their contact details can be found at https://unlock.org.uk/the-helpline/#contact and they’ll be able to provide information and advice on why you’re having difficulty in opening a bank account.

Best wishes

Debbie

Comment on Travelling to India by Debbie Sadler

Debbie Sadler — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:14:29 +0000

In reply to J.

Hi J

From the information you’ve provided, you don’t have a criminal record. This is evidenced by the fact that your ACRO Subject Access Request states ‘No Trace’. Therefore on the e-visa application you can answer ‘No’ to any question which relates to a criminal record.

Best wishes

Debbie