can you do a police check on someones character/background and if so where do you go? this is not for a working position. And would i have to give reasons as to why i want the check done?
2007-03-25 09:11:11 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
...............uk search
2007-03-25 09:42:51 · update #1
cianne - that is great site but only usa states. it is a uk search i am after.
2007-03-25 09:53:55 · update #2
No you cant it is strictly confidential and is contrary to the Data Protection Act but even before that you could not.
2007-03-25 18:07:50 · answer #1 · answered by frankturk50 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1]
NO --- it is most unlikely,
that you would be able to obtain a police check ,
on the character, of a private individual.
2 ] your reasons, would have to be, very good indeed .
( you will probably, need to hire a solicitor to get this )
3]
Even then , you may still come under the breach confidentiality laws; ( data protection act )
you can not snoop on private records,
without good reason or authority .
And the police, are not at liberty ,to give that sort of information out
4]
. if you are pursuing this person ,
for payment of a debt or for fraud / theft etc
. then a criminal complaint ,against this person
, may be launched by you .
His past records, though held by police,
will not be made public, until after he is convicted
I hope this clarifies your question .
>^,,^<
2007-03-25 10:01:59 · answer #2 · answered by sweet-cookie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't have thought so, unless you meet a crooked Police officer & that is highly unlikely in this wonderful country of ours.
Just had a thought, No 10 may do it for a few quid or you could try the MP for Sheffield
2007-03-25 12:19:48 · answer #3 · answered by ANDREW H 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are so many places that will do a backround check for you, however be prepared tp pay for it, $10-$30. Just do a google search on it.
2007-03-25 09:17:58 · answer #4 · answered by skcs11 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, plain and simple as the data protection act stops people giving out informaition where it is private unless its the goverment or police.
2007-03-25 09:21:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
To get a CRB (criminal records bureau) check you need to have the permission of the person you are checking
2007-03-25 09:57:39 · answer #6 · answered by clairelou_lane 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends what country you live in, in the UK you would have to have a valid reason and approach the CRO at a cost of approx £ 40.00
2007-03-25 09:20:03 · answer #7 · answered by decrepid1958 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yeah you can do it, but I can't guarantee the accuracy. You have to pay for it, and it's fairly expensive.
http://www.intelius.com
No, you don't have to give a reason.
2007-03-25 09:46:01 · answer #8 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that would depend on which country you are in and what the rules are, if it is that important to you then you might have to go privet.
2007-03-25 09:40:51 · answer #9 · answered by Granny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hire a private detective, yes you would have to give a reason
2007-03-25 09:17:29 · answer #10 · answered by mick.hourigan 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋