DBS and civil court

Hello!

I am currently on a nursing degree. I recently received notice of a non-molestation order (civil court). Do I need to tell my university? Does this show up on a DBS and will it get me thrown off the course? I'm really worried about it and don't know what to do.

Hi! I have read through this but nothing is said about civil cases, hence the confusion. It's not a police charge, caution, conviction or discharge. I've researched about the disclosure of civil issues but nothing comes up :/

I'm going to do a subject access request and see if it's disclosed on a DBS. It's not criminal so there's no official guidance.

Hi! I have read through this but nothing is said about civil cases, hence the confusion. It's not a police charge, caution, conviction or discharge. I've researched about the disclosure of civil issues but nothing comes up :/

I'm going to do a subject access request and see if it's disclosed on a DBS. It's not criminal so there's no official guidance.

Hi

Yeah reason why I suggested reading through it thoroughly as I'm same with this like but it won't show up on your DBS unless it's requested when you finally apply for jobs on qualifying as that where they dig deep if required like.

This only stay on file for between 6 - 12 months I think so therefore may not be anything to worry on but you won't be kicked out the course okay unless it was a more serious offence .

I’ve got no idea how the police treat data about non-molestation orders.

I’ve also got no idea what information the police hold on OP (if any) in relation to the circumstances surrounding it.

However the police do hold onto information about potential criminal behaviour for a minimum of 6 years, as per individual forces data retention and deletion policy.

The police can disclose this information that they hold via enhanced DBS checks if that it’s relevant and doing so is proportional.

You are however potentially offering OP false reassuranc

I’ve got no idea how the police treat data about non-molestation orders.

I’ve also got no idea what information the police hold on OP (if any) in relation to the circumstances surrounding it.

However the police do hold onto information about potential criminal behaviour for a minimum of 6 years, as per individual forces data retention and deletion policy.

The police can disclose this information that they hold via enhanced DBS checks if that it’s relevant and doing so is proportional.

You are however potentially offering OP false reassurance.

How long does a non-molestation order stay on your record...........

Does a Non-Molestation Order ever expire..... Yes it does.
A Non-Molestation Order is always granted with a specific time period – typically 12 months, although there are numerous cases of both shorter and longer periods being granted.


How long does a non-molestation order last UK........
A Non-Molestation Order is usually granted for a period of six or 12 months initially and an extension to this can be applied for as long as the original order has not yet expired. If the order expires, a new application will need to be made.

A non-molestation order has been made against me. Will this impact on my job...

A non-molestation order is not the same as a criminal conviction. The standard of proof is not as high as in criminal proceedings and it can be put in place by consent without any findings being made against the individual involved at all.

It would not appear on a basic or standard DBS check. It could however come up on an enhanced DBS check as the Police will be aware of it if a copy has been provided to them (as is standard procedure). The Police should only disclose it if they consider it to be relevant to the application for which the check has been requested.

A breach of a non-molestation order is a criminal offence and would appear on a DBS check, but this would be subject to the rules relating to spent convictions (when after a particular period of time the individual is treated as if the offence hadn’t occurred) and filtering (these rules determine whether an individual has to declare convictions and cautions even though they are spent).

Whilst the non-molestation order in it’s self might not impact OP’s future career, the circumstances around it very much can.
IMO it’s unethical to lull op into a false sense of security because you don’t understand how enhanced DBS checks work and don’t want to admit it.

So I didn't have a DBS check done prior to being allowed to work

WHO NEEDS AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK............................
These checks are only available to people engaging with the most vulnerable and at-risk demographics in our society. Healthcare professionals, support workers, teachers all come under this classification.

However, some roles are exempt from the normal criteria. For example, taxi and private hire drivers all need an Enhanced DBS check in place for their licence. As they commonly transport the most vulnerable groups in society, these checks are essential to help safeguard the public.

WHAT DOES AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK SHOW....….........
This level of check shows full details of a criminal record. This includes cautions, warnings, reprimands, spent and unspent convictions. It can also search the children and vulnerable adults ‘barred list’ to see if the applicant is prohibited from working with these groups. Local police can also add any relevant information about the applicant.

WHAT CRITERIA NEED TO BE MET FOR ENHANCED DBS CHECKS................
Whether you can process Enhanced DBS Checks is determined by ‘eligibility criteria’. Any given job role needs to meet certain eligibility criteria before the checks can begin. The criteria can be complicated.

These rules are in place to avoid potential discrimination against rehabilitated ex-offenders trying to re-integrate with society.

PROTECTING VULNERABLE GROUPS (PVG) SCHEME
Types of work covered by PVG
This was last updated 11 Jun 2021
Contents
The PVG scheme
Types of work covered by PVG
Types of PVG disclosure record
The PVG Scheme doesn't apply to all jobs and volunteering. It only applies to 'regulated work'. There are 2 types of regulated work – work with children and work with protected adults. Regulated work is usually jobs including:

caring responsibilities
teaching or supervising children and/or protected adults
providing personal services to children and/or protected adults
working directly with children and/or protected adults
There are many kinds of roles, both paid or unpaid. Some examples are:

nurse
child-minder
girl guide leader
dentist
It can also apply to certain positions of trust within organisations, even where the role doesn't involve any direct contact with children or protected adults. Examples of this include:

membership of certain council committees trustees of charities focused on children
trustees of charities focused on protected adults
Some employers, like aid agencies, send staff or volunteers to provide care and education, for example, to people in countries outside the UK. These employers can apply to have an individual PVG-checked when that work, if done in Scotland, would be considered to be 'regulated work'.

Well I am sorry then, I am struggling to believe that you really are a midwife, to work as a midwife in England, Wales or Northern Island, you would have to undergo an enhanced DBS check and be checked against the children’s and adult’s barring list.

Midwifery, as a profession, isn't exclusive to England, Wales and Northern Ireland though... where does it say that people on this site only come from those 3 countries!?!

Midwifery, as a profession, isn't exclusive to England, Wales and Northern Ireland though... where does it say that people on this site only come from those 3 countries!?!

Tracey stated that she didn’t need an enhanced DBS to work as a nurse, but neglected to provide any context what so ever.

Midwifery, as a profession, isn't exclusive to England, Wales and Northern Ireland though... where does it say that people on this site only come from those 3 countries!?!