Criminal record checks in some industries are an important requirement in the UK. Therefore, if an applicant has previously lived overseas, obtaining a criminal record check from the country they have previously worked or lived is seen as best practice. If you are screening candidates against the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), then it is a requirement to complete overseas checks where there is evidence of a lack of UK residence. Applicants must declare any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.
Therefore when screening overseas candidates, completing an international criminal record check provides you with all the information to make an informed decision. This also demonstrates to your clients, that you take compliance seriously.
