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  • You can use our online services to check the progress of basic, standard or enhanced checks or view your certificate.

  • How your personal information is used within the borders, immigration and citizenship system.

  • Submit or respond to online applications for certain civil, family and tribunal cases.

  • Who can apply, how to apply and contact details for criminal record checks overseas.

  • DBS offers a number of online services, including the Update Service, DBS online accounts and online tracking.

  • Information and guidance on the Equality Act 2010, including age discrimination and public sector Equality Duty.

  • Guidance to help you validate the identity of a DBS check applicant and a new lead/countersignatory.

  • Find out the main fees if you need to make a money claim, get a divorce, or you are involved in another type of case in the civil or family courts.

  • Access training courses on the Prevent duty, the threat from terrorism and extremism in the UK and how to support people susceptible to radicalisation.

  • The Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme, also known as Sarah’s Law, lets those who care for young people find out if a person has a record for child sexual offences.

  • Common Platform allows the police, judiciary, solicitors, barristers and criminal justice agencies to access and edit case information.

  • Guidance for employers about DBS checks, including how to apply, registering with the DBS and the code of practice.

  • Sign up to HM Land Registry's free Property Alert service to help protect your property from fraud.

  • Guideline figures for carrying out a summary assessment of court costs, listed by pay band and grade for different parts of the country.

  • Information regarding a DBS online account and the services available to you as a barring or basic check customer.

  • Guidance for applicants on basic DBS checks, including the cost, how to share and view the result, and what information is disclosed on a basic DBS certificate.

  • Information on the different types of alcohol licences available and guidance on how to apply for them.

  • Prevent duty guidance for specified authorities in England and Wales.

  • Find out what you should bring for a court or tribunal hearing, how you can get support, and what to expect on the day

  • Find out how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.