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Criminal record checks policy template

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If you are undertaking criminal record checks as part of your onboarding process, this model policy provides you with a legal, effective framework.

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5 mins
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What is a Criminal record checks policy?

Knowing ahead of time whether a candidate has a violent, threatening, or high-risk criminal history allows you to make more informed hiring decisions based on your organisation's risk tolerance, job-specific requirements, industry regulations, and other factors.

Best practice timescale for this to be issued
When should this policy be issued?
During onboarding / after changes / planned refresher
Issued by who, to whom
Who should issue this policy, and to whom?
Internally issued to appropriate recipients in your Company
Applicable legal jurisdictions
In which jurisdictions can this policy be used?
Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom), Worldwide

Policy template

Criminal record checks


Overview

These policy outlines the requirement for some employees to undergo a criminal records check.

Scope

This policy is applicable to all employees of [company name].

General principles

If during your employment with us you are likely to come into contact with [sensitive information | children | vulnerable adults] (or certain other particular circumstances) you] may be required to undergo a criminal records check. 

Should this be the case, we will discuss the situation with you prior to confirming your appointment (or relevant change to your job).

This policy [does not] form[s] part of your terms and conditions of employment.

Version: [1.0]

Issue date: [date]

Author: [name, job title]

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  • You will maintain compliance with ACAS guidelines, legislation, and industry best practices
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Criminal record checks policy template
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