Enhanced CRB Check or Disclosure (Rape Case)

[elz167]

Hi. I'm just wondering if anyone could give me a little advice. My boyfriend and his friend were arrested on suspicion of rape 2 and a half years ago. His friend had slept with the girl, and she later said that he raped her and that my boyfriend was an 'accomplice' to rape. They were interviewed seperately, and were released the same day (on bail). The police and solicitor who represented them ksaid at the time that they knew they were saying the truth from the start and said that they simply had to follow procedures. They received a letter before the bail date to say that the case had been dropped (we are unsure whether this was due to little/no evidence, or whether the girl decided to drop it). My boyfriend is now a teacher and needs to complete a CRB check for a new job. He loves working as a teacher and doesn't want anything that could jeopardize his career to show up on the check. Would this show up as he was never convicted of anything, and this is the only thing he has ever had dealings with the police for?

I am also working with vulnerable adults, and would like to know whether it would show up on my checks in future as I live with him.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Lisa0803]

It is likely that the case was dropped due to insufficient evidence. If the alleged 'victim' did withdraw her statement the CPS would have looked to take the case forward without her support if they could (often easier said than done).

If your boyfriend has recieved a letter to say that the case has been dropped then it is a simple as that. There is a possibility that the case could be re-investigated should further evidence come to light, however given what you have said I would doubt this is likely to happen.

In short as he was arrested for a serious offence it would show up on his police record, however as there was no conviction it would not show on a CRB check. So you both have nothing to worry about.

[Lisa0803]

It is likely that the case was dropped due to insufficient evidence. Even if the alleged 'victim' had withdrawn her statement and the evidence was there at the then the CPS would have tried to take the case forward without her support.

If your boyfriend has received a letter saying that there will be no further action at this point then there is a small possibility that the case could be re-investigated should further evidence come to light, however given what you have said it is unlikley.

In short, your boyfriend having been arrested for a serious offence will have a record which will show on the local police database (purely that he has been arrested). However as there is no conviction it will not show on a CRB check. Neither of you should worry about this appearing on a CRB check and there is no reason for him to disclose it to his employers as he was not convicted.

[dh001]

Lisa, is the same true true for an Enhanced CRB ?

[sophie_1003]

If he's already a teacher hasn't he had to complete a CRB check already?

[Lisa0803]

DH,

The difference between a standard and an enhanced is simply that standard only checks the PNC, whereas enhanced checks local police systems also (to be honest the same information is generally held on both).
Depending on the job being applied for this will determine, how much and what information is required to be release.

i.e If you had been arrested for inappropriatly touching a child and were not convicted but were taking a teaching post then they would definatly request further information as to why the case was dropped. In this instance I find it unlikely that further information would be requested as despite the offence it is not particuarly relevant to the job role.

[dh001]

Thank you Lisa

[dh001]

Preparing for Lord Bichards Public Enquiry .....

[ojread2]

he may have already completed a CRB yes, but they need updating every few years and you need to complete another for every job you move to, every club you supervise outside of the school jurisdiction etc

[elz167]

Thanks for all your advice...it came back clear! So chuffed..thanks again.