Petition · Home Office
Review & strengthen DBS checks for risks, create lifetime safeguarding records
Closed
474 signatures
What the petition asks
I want the Government to review and strengthen DBS checks. Implement national pattern-recognition, improve cross-agency information sharing, create lifetime safeguarding records and automatic alerts to avoid missing repeated allegations or risks when people work with children or vulnerable adults.
I want the Government to act because I believe the current DBS system can miss repeated allegations, investigations, and safeguarding concerns, especially across different regions. Conviction rates for crimes like rape are extremely low, and many victims never report, so I think recognising patterns is essential. I am concerned that without better information sharing and lifetime safeguarding records, people with known risks may still work with children and vulnerable adults.
Timeline
| 19 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 Jun 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
474
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
19 Dec 2025
Closed
19 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 4 Aug 2026.