We have recently successfully applied for the deletion of a client’s records held locally on police systems and the Police National Database (PND).

The client had been accused of an allegation and had been issued with a police caution. We successfully applied for the deletion of the caution from the Police National Computer (PNC). After having this record removed, we then applied to completely clear up the client’s records, to have his details removed from the police’s local systems and the Police National Database (PND).

Locally Held Records and DBS Certificates

Locally held records, even where no caution or conviction resulted, can cause issues on Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. The client worked in a regulated sector and so was concerned that the local records might appear on their enhanced DBS certificate check as “relevant information”.

Removal of Locally held Police Records and Enhanced DBS Certificates

We set out our representations to the police detailing our reasons for removal based on the principles of management of police information (MoPI) and legal precedent.

The police agreed that the records no longer required retention and conformed all remaining trace of the client’s details had been removed from their systems. The client subsequently applied for an enhanced DBS certificate and it came back clear.

Records Deletion & Professional Disciplinary Solicitors

We have extensive experience in applying for the deletion of police cautions in relation to many different police forces.

Along with applying for the deletion of police cautions, we are also able to assist with the deletion of PNC arrest records, community resolutions, harassment PINs, Penalty Notices for Disorder (PNDs), biometric data (including custody images) and local police records held on the Police National Database (PND).

Along with applying for the deletion of police records, we can also assist with challenging DBS disclosures on both standard and enhanced DBS certificates. Our lawyers also have extensive experience in challenging DBS barring decisions; both appealing existing barrings, or resisting a new barring application.

We can also assist with applying for the removal of online records, such as unfavourable news articles under the right to be forgotten (the right to erasure).

Also if you, or a loved one, has received a restraining order, we will be able to assist in its removal or amendment.

We are also able to help if you are being investigated by a regulator including the General Medical Council (GMC), the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the General Optical Council (GOC), the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the General Dental Council (GDC), the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC), Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), and the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA).

In most cases we offer fixed fees, unfortunately we do not offer legal aid.

Please get in touch to arrange an initial consultation.