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Criminal convictions and DBS checks

The University's policy, procedures and guidance around crimincal convictions and DBS checks:

  • Disclosure and Barring (DBS) policy
  • Criminal convictions and DBS checks for current staff
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  • How we use DBS data

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  • Criminal convictions and DBS checks information for applicants
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