Standard Disclosures
The Standard Disclosure Certificate shows details of spent and unspent convictions only
It does not show 'soft intelligence' information that a police force(s) may hold on an Applicant and a search is not carried out in respect of the Disqualified from Working with Childrens' List or the Disqualified from Working with Adults' List.
- Is applied for by a Registered Body where the position is included within the scope of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order (Northern Ireland) 1979. This legislation has been heavily amended and particular consideration should be given to the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) (Amendments)(No2) Order (Northern Ireland) SR 2009 No.30.
- May be needed by Registered Bodies as part of the recruitment process.
- The completed Application Forms are countersigned by the Registered Body and sent to AccessNI once the identity has been verified.
Both the Registered Body and the Applicant receive copies of the Disclosure Certificate.
Who is eligible for a Standard Disclosure?
If you are unsure if a particular position is covered, consult the legislation set out above. Please note, the Government may amend the Exceptions Order and you should check the site regularly for updates.
Example of Positions eligible for Standard Disclosures.
- Individuals applying for licences for the Security Industry Authority
- Barrister, Solicitor
- Judicial appointments
- Employment in the Northern Ireland Court Service
- Actuary
Further information
Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) (Amendments)(No2) Order (Northern Ireland) SR 2009 No.303
