Articles related to the deletion of arrest records from the Police National Computer (PNC). Arrest records can be disclosed on Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificates. Arrest Records will be kept on the PNC until a person is 100 years old, unless deleted. Arrest Records can also impact visa and citizenship applications.
Deletion of Arrest Records for Rape Allegations
In the last 12 months, we have successfully removed 6 different arrest records from the Police National computer (PNC) related to rape allegations. Rape and sexual assault are one of the most serious crimes anyone can be accused of, and the stigma that is attached to sexual offences is particularly damaging. The police have