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Want a license - what is policy on crim rec disclosure?
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Author:  thespid [ Sun Sep 25, 2005 11:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Want a license - what is policy on crim rec disclosure?
Hi folks, I would like some advice please.

I am being made redundant and have been offered a driving job to help until I get another job. Problem is that this is a VERY close relative who I don't want knowing about the stupid things I did when I was younger. They were minor offences and from what I have read up on they would be classed as spent as they were over 15 years ago.

Question is. Does an operator get given a drivers record as a matter of course? Or does the operator have to apply for it to see if the person is a suitable applicant?

Would there be a way to get a license without them finding out things? e.g. apply to the council saying I dont have a job lined up yet and will be applying once I have the license.

Thanks for any help
Author:  steveo [ Mon Sep 26, 2005 2:43 am ]
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it might be different for your area, but with mine it was just the council's licencing dept who get to see the results of the CRB check, i paid them my £32 and they did the rest. they're the ones who decide to give you a licence or not, not the operator.

if the operator has a policy of needing their own checks as well then they would see whatever come back on your CRB.
Author:  Sussex [ Mon Sep 26, 2005 7:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Want a license - what is policy on crim rec disclosure?
thespid wrote:
Question is. Does an operator get given a drivers record as a matter of course? Or does the operator have to apply for it to see if the person is a suitable applicant?

Would there be a way to get a license without them finding out things? e.g. apply to the council saying I dont have a job lined up yet and will be applying once I have the license.

The council license you, not the operator. So it will be the council that get to see your inns and outs. :wink:

But I suppose there is nothing stopping the operator asking all his drivers to fill in another CRB form, but I doubt any do.
Author:  DAP [ Mon Sep 26, 2005 1:30 pm ]
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As an operator who is registered with the CRB to carry out disclosures, i can confirm the two opinions given. It is the local licensing authority that issues your badge and only the authorised signatories are able to see whatever history you might have.

An operator can ask to see your CRB disclosure but you are not oblighed to show them. The Licensing officer cannot suuply a copy of the disclosure or tell anyone else about it without your written approval .

Hope this helps
Author:  thespid [ Mon Sep 26, 2005 9:15 pm ]
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Thanks folks, that clears up how things go and I will now go ahead and apply for the license.
Author:  jimbo [ Tue Sep 27, 2005 9:03 pm ]
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you could always go drive a stretch limo, no checks at all,whtever you may have on the record.
Author:  Skull [ Wed Sep 28, 2005 4:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Want a license - what is policy on crim rec disclosure?
thespid wrote:
Hi folks, I would like some advice please.

I am being made redundant and have been offered a driving job to help until I get another job. Problem is that this is a VERY close relative who I don't want knowing about the stupid things I did when I was younger. They were minor offences and from what I have read up on they would be classed as spent as they were over 15 years ago.

Question is. Does an operator get given a drivers record as a matter of course? Or does the operator have to apply for it to see if the person is a suitable applicant?

Would there be a way to get a license without them finding out things? e.g. apply to the council saying I don't have a job lined up yet and will be applying once I have the license.

Thanks for any help



Thespid, do you really think your relative is so [edited by admin] pure that he/she has never done anything wrong in their life?


We all make mistakes, some we regret, some we don't, that's why it's called life. The planets a big place with lots of people on it and here's a little surprise, if you come clean, the little drama you will give them- is far more appreciated than living the pretence of their shallow judgemental little lives.

Make their day give them something to talk about, you won't regret it.
:wink:
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