They’ve happened because of Brexit and the UK’s departure from the European Union (EU).
The changes to the DBS identity checking guidelines came into effect on 1 July 2021. Why are there changes to the DBS guidelines? Key dates for the DBS ID checking guidelines
The UK’s immigration system has changed and so has the way a person can prove their right to live and work in the UK.Īs a result, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has changed the identity (ID) checking guidelines for Basic, Standard and Enhanced DBS Checks.