CRB Checks Category Codes Back

The categories listed represent the professions, offices, employments, work and occupations that are known as the exceptions to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). Organisations registered with the CRB can only apply for a CRB Check if the position is included in this list. The code number listed next to each section refers to the Disclosure Access Category Code.

The Registered Body should indicate which category they are applying under on the CRB application form, by quoting one category code in Section Y5 of the application form.

From the 12th October 2009, the old category codes 1 to 10 have changed to reflect the extended eligibility for Enhanced CRB checks due to the introduction of the Vetting and Barring Scheme. The definition of 'Regulated Activity' as described within the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, in so far as it relates to working with children and vulnerable adults, is referred to in the revised category codes 01 and 02. Please ensure that you only use the category codes listed below as category codes 07-10 no longer exist. The links provided will take you to the relevant schedule within the act.

You should select the code that most closely identifies with the work for which you are asking the exempted question.

For further information on Criminal Records Services and how we can help your organisation with CRB Checks please contact Criminal Records Services on 01942 609365, alternatively email enquiries@criminalrecordsservices.co.uk.