Police Caution, Arrest Record, Local Record Removals and DBS Cases

These articles  showcases real-life examples of our successful cases involving police caution removals, arrest record deletions, local record removals, and DBS-related challenges. Highlighting our expertise and proven track record, these cases provide insight into how we’ve helped hundreds of clients overcome complex legal and procedural obstacles to clear their names, protect their careers, and restore their reputations.

From removing unfair or inaccurate records from the Police National Computer (PNC) to assisting clients in challenging harmful disclosures on Enhanced DBS certificates, these examples demonstrate our commitment to achieving the best outcomes. Learn how we’ve effectively handled cases involving false allegations, unlawful arrests, malicious complaints, and wider public interest arguments.

Whether you’re seeking inspiration or assurance, our success stories highlight the difference expert legal guidance can make.

9 03, 2017

Domestic Assault Caution Removed for Client from the PNC

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Our client instructed us to apply for the deletion of his police caution. The client had received the caution in the context of a domestic argument. The police caution, had it remained on the Police National computer (PNC), would have greatly affected the client’s professional and personal plans for the future. After our initial

3 03, 2017

Police Caution Removed Successfully for Another Client

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We have again had a police caution removed for a client, a teacher. The client had been issued a police caution for harassment in the context of an acrimonious end to a relationship. After reviewing the case we were able to identify clear flaws with the police cautioning procedure which rendered the caution illegal. I

24 02, 2017

Police Caution Deletion Success

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The police have agreed to delete (expunge) our client’s caution from the Police National Computer (PNC). The client, a successful professional, had received a police caution in relation to a theft allegation. Had the police caution remained on the PNC, then it would have seriously affected the client's ability to work, and to live

3 02, 2017

Assault Allegation Caution Deleted for School Teacher

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Our client, a teacher, had received a caution in relation to a domestic common assault allegation. The client had been wrongfully issued the police caution in relation to a malicious allegation made by an ex-partner. After reviewing the case we were able to clearly determine that there had been some serious defects in the

25 01, 2017

Domestic Assault Caution Removed for Finance Professional

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Our client, a successful professional working in finance, has had his caution deleted. The caution was for assault, relating to a domestic dispute, and would have been disclosable on a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate for 6 years (certain police cautions never become protected, and in some cases even minor cautions can

22 12, 2016

Judicial Review – Police Settle Claim to Remove Police Caution, Arrest Record and Biometrics

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We have again won a case against the police to expunge a police caution, arrest record, fingerprints, DNA and custody photo from the client's record. The police had originally refused to remove the records, instead preferring to challenge the case. We issued judicial review proceedings against the police to challenge their decision to retain

16 12, 2016

DBS Minded to Bar Successful Challenge

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We have again successfully challenged the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in respect of proceedings to place a client on the children and adults barred list. The client had been previously issued a caution in relation to a sexual offence many years ago. On application for a job, an enhanced DBS check was undertaken

3 12, 2016

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Barring Appeal

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We have successfully challenged the disclosure of incorrect information on a DBS certificate. The client, a successful professional, had been issued with a DBS certificate that contained incorrect criminal record information. The disclosure of the information would have seriously affected the client’s professional career and may have resulted in the loss of their employment.

3 12, 2016

DBS Intention to Bar Successfully Resisted

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We have again successfully prevented a client from being placed on the children and vulnerable adults DBS barred lists. The client had been cautioned for a sexual offence many years previously. On application for a job, and submitting a DBS check, information was passed to the DBS raising concerns - the DBS then began