Filtering Rules
Filtering is the term used to describe the process that identifies which criminal records will be disclosed on a Standard or Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate. Certain old or minor offences may not be disclosed on a DBS certificate. These are known as ‘protected’ offences.
Please refer to the guidance at the bottom of this page for details on the filtering rules for Standard and Enhanced criminal record checks issued by the DBS.
Further information
Further information can be found in the employer's guidance on filtering on the DBS website.