Data Sources & Attribution
Every report shows, per layer, whether it was generated from live data or a sample. Sources used by DBSFast UK:
| Layer | Publisher | Licence |
|---|---|---|
| Check levels and statutory basis | Police Act 1997 Part V; Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975; Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) Regulations 2002; Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 | Legislation (OGL v3) |
| Statutory fees (verified live on every check) | Police Act 1997 (Criminal Records) Regulations 2002, regs. 3A and 4, as amended by S.I. 2024/1111 and S.I. 2026/985 | Legislation (OGL v3) |
| ID document routes | DBS ID checking guidelines (in force from 22 April 2025) | OGL v3 |
| Application form rules | DBS: common mistakes on the DBS application form; DBS application form guide for applicants | OGL v3 |
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