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The SRA Handbook is no longer in effect. It was replaced by the SRA Standards and Regulations on 25 November 2019.

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Criminal Records Bureau disclosures

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Version 1 of the Handbook was published on 16/09/2011. For more information, please click 'History' Above

Regulation 35: Criminal Records Bureau disclosures

35.1

You must apply for a standard disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) before admission. You must complete the application form strictly according to the guidance given.

Guidance note:

(i)

We will send you an application form and detailed guidance to apply for a CRB disclosure approximately 12 weeks before you are expected to complete your training contract. Incomplete or incorrectly completed forms will be returned and delays to admission will result.

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