Arrest Records Archives

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.

9 03, 2017

Domestic Assault Caution Removed for Client from the PNC
Domestic Assault Caution Removed for Client from the PNC

Domestic Assault Caution Removed for Client from the PNC

By Matt Elkins|March 9th, 2017|Tags: Arrest Record Deletion, Arrest Records, Biometric Data Removal, Can I Remove a Police Caution, Caution Removal Solicitors, Cautions Removed, DBS Appeals, DBS Appeals Certificate, DBS Certificate, DBS Solicitors, Delete a Police Caution, Expunge a Police Caution, Expungement, Police Caution, Police Caution consequences, Police Caution Procedure, Police Caution Removal, Police Caution Removal Solicitors, Police Caution Solicitor, Police Cautions, Police Cautions and Police Certificates, Police Cautions Removed|

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

By Matt Elkins|March 3rd, 2017|Tags: Arrest Record Deletion, Arrest Records, Cautions Removed, DBS Appeals, DBS Appeals Certificate, DBS Certificate, DBS Solicitors, Delete a Police Caution, Expunge a Police Caution, Expungement, Police Caution, Police Caution Procedure, Police Caution Removal, Police Caution Removal Solicitors, Police Caution Solicitor, Police Cautions|

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

By Matt Elkins|February 24th, 2017|Tags: Arrest Record Deletion, Arrest Records, Caution Removal Solicitors, Cautions Removed, Criminal Records, DBS Appeals, DBS Appeals Certificate, DBS Certificate, DBS Solicitors, Delete a Police Caution, Disclosure and Barring Service, Enhanced DBS Certificate, Expunge a Police Caution, Expungement, Police Caution, Police Caution Removal, Police Caution Removal Solicitors, Police Caution Solicitor, Police Cautions, Record Deletion Process|

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

16 02, 2017

A Guide to ACRO Record Deletion Process from National Police Systems
A Guide to ACRO Record Deletion Process from National Police Systems

A Guide to ACRO Record Deletion Process from National Police Systems

By Matt Elkins|February 16th, 2017|Tags: Arrest Records, Biometric Data Removal, Cautions Removed, Criminal Records, Delete a Police Caution, Expunge a Police Caution, Expungement, Police Caution, Police Caution consequences, Police Caution Procedure, Police Caution Removal, Police Caution Removal Solicitors, Police Caution Solicitor, Police Cautions, Police Cautions Removed|

Did you know that it’s possible to apply for the deletion of police records from the Police National Computer (PNC), National Fingerprint Database (IDENT1) and the National DNA Database (NDNAD)? The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) calls this process the “Record Deletion Process.” Locally held records, such as custody records and custody photos, are

14 02, 2017

Police Cautions
Police Cautions

Police Cautions

By Matt Elkins|February 14th, 2017|Tags: Arrest Records, Can I Remove a Police Caution, Cautions Removed, DBS Solicitors, Delete a Police Caution, Expungement, Is a police caution a criminal record?, Police Caution consequences, Police Caution Procedure, Police Caution Removal, Police Caution Removal Solicitors, Police Caution Solicitor, Police Cautions, Police Cautions Removed, Regulated Activity with Children|

A police caution is an out of court disposal aimed at achieving cheap and rapid justice. A police caution can only be issued if the suspect accepts the caution and admits the allegation. Admission to a Police Caution If a suspect does not admit the allegation then a police caution cannot be issued. An

3 02, 2017

Assault Allegation Caution Deleted for School Teacher
Assault Allegation Caution Deleted for School Teacher

Assault Allegation Caution Deleted for School Teacher

By Matt Elkins|February 3rd, 2017|Tags: Arrest Records, Can I Remove a Police Caution, Caution Removal Solicitors, Cautions Removed, DBS, DBS Appeals, DBS Appeals Certificate, DBS Barred Lists, DBS Certificate, DBS Solicitors, Delete a Police Caution, Disclosure and Barring Service, Expunge a Police Caution, Expungement, Police Caution consequences, Police Caution Removal, Police Caution Removal Solicitors, Police Caution Solicitor, Police Cautions, Police Cautions and Police Certificates, Police Cautions Removed|

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

1 02, 2017

Is a police caution a criminal record?
Is a police caution a criminal record?

Is a police caution a criminal record?

By Matt Elkins|February 1st, 2017|Tags: Arrest Records, Can I Remove a Police Caution, Caution Removal Solicitors, Cautions Removed, Conditional Caution, Criminal Records, Criminal Records Check, DBS, DBS Solicitors, Delete a Police Caution, Disclosure and Barring Service, Police Caution Removal, Police Caution Removal Solicitors, Police Caution Solicitor, Police Cautions, Police Cautions and Police Certificates, Police Cautions Removed|

Is a police caution a criminal record? The short answer to this question is yes - a caution is a criminal record. However what actually constitutes a "criminal record" is not a precisely defined concept, and the better question to ask is, in what circumstances will my caution be disclosed? A caution will become

31 01, 2017

How long does a police caution stay on your record?
How long does a police caution stay on your record?

How long does a police caution stay on your record?

By Matt Elkins|January 31st, 2017|Tags: ABH Caution Removals, Arrest Records, Cautions Removed, Conditional Caution, Criminal Records, DBS Appeals, DBS Appeals Certificate, Delete a Police Caution, Disclosure and Barring Service, Expunge a Police Caution, Expungement, Police Caution consequences, Police Caution Removal, Police Caution Removal Solicitors, Police Caution Solicitor, Police Cautions Removed|

The answer to the question "How long does a police caution stay on your record?" depends on who is asking the question. The answer will be different depending on the level of disclosure that can be lawfully requested by the organisation who is asking the question. On a basic disclosure a caution (youth and

25 01, 2017

Domestic Assault Caution Removed for Finance Professional
Domestic Assault Caution Removed for Finance Professional

Domestic Assault Caution Removed for Finance Professional

By Matt Elkins|January 25th, 2017|Tags: Arrest Records, Caution Removal Solicitors, Cautions Removed, DBS Appeals, DBS Barred Lists, Delete a Police Caution, Employees and the DBS, Employers and Rehabilitation, Employers and the DBS, Expunge a Police Caution, Expungement, Jobs and Criminal Records, Police Caution Removal, Police Caution Removal Solicitors, Police Cautions, Police Cautions Removed|

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

3 12, 2016

DBS Intention to Bar Successfully Resisted
DBS Intention to Bar Successfully Resisted

DBS Intention to Bar Successfully Resisted

By Matt Elkins|December 3rd, 2016|Tags: Arrest Records, Caution Removal Solicitors, Cautions Removed, DBS, DBS Appeals, DBS Barred Lists, Delete a Police Caution, Disclosure and Barring Service, Expunge a Police Caution, Expungement, Judicial Review Removal of a Police Caution, Police Caution Removal, Police Caution Removal Solicitors, Police Cautions, Police Cautions Removed|

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

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