Criminal Records Bureau checks
29th October 2009
Mike Penning calls for a Commons debate on CRB checks and cites several cases where malicious accusations have remained on a persons CRB record and cannot be removed blighting their career prospects.
Mike Penning (Hemel Hempstead) (Con): May I again raise Criminal Records Bureau checks with the Leader of the House? They were brought in to protect the innocent and the young, but they are also blighting the lives of innocent people who have malicious accusations made against them, which remain on record. I have several such cases in my constituency. People cannot clear those CRB checks and the law needs to be changed. May we have a debate?
Ms Harman: We all agree that we need a sensible and proportionate approach, which puts children’s safety first and ensures that the system is manageable. I cannot think of an immediate opportunity to raise the matter, but I will consider whether the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families needs to update the House. I know that several developments have taken place that he might want to report to the House.
