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Cooperation between Ireland/Uk on criminal records

  • 09-11-2007 9:19am
    #1
    baguio
    Closed Accounts Posts: 199 ✭✭


    I couldnt find a more suitable forum so if this is the wrong section, mods please move as appropriate.


    Just curious as to whether theres an integrated system between the uk and Ireland as regards background (ie. crim record) checks?

    Also, how organised is our own system?


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  • #2
    johnnyskeleton
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Politics Moderators Posts: 14,550 Mod ✭✭✭✭johnnyskeleton


    Yes, Interpol. It can be a bit hit and miss, and don't be surprized if your unrenewed dog licence from 1984 doesn't show up.

    In Ireland it's Pulse and it's pretty organised. It's usually the gardai who are not so organised.


  • #3
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,580 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    baguio wrote: »
    integrated system
    I suspect integrated might overstate things. Between any two countries, I imagine it is largely down to a formal request on a case by case basis. They might be authorised 'just like that' or take longer. I think Schengen CIS2 information is freely available to all (Schengen ) member states.

    There may be a big difference in how particular information is handled - identity and conviction information might be readily available, but intelligence information might not.

    Not telling the whole truth about such a record might be very problematic (get one fired) and need proper legal advice. There may however be exceptions - I understand in the UK that people with minor convictions (under 2 years - I don't know if this is for the actual or maximum possible sentence) don't have to declare them, even when asked directly.


  • #4
    baguio
    Closed Accounts Posts: 199 ✭✭baguio


    Reason for my query - I want to apply for a PSV license. However, had one little indiscretion (Drink Driving) in my reckless 20's - 10 years ago. This occured in the UK - now whilst I appreciate that for the purpose of driving for a living, this is important - but there would be no way I would do this now (I hardly ever drink at all now tbh).

    Just wondering how thorough checks are for this/if its likely to come up?


  • #5
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,580 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    I think you might have problems there as there is EU wide legislation dealing with CPC* etc.

    If you lie, you will loose your insurance (third parties will still be covered), but you are likely to loose everything.

    * http://www.rsa.ie/SERVICES/RSA_Services/CPC_Unit.html


  • #6
    baguio
    Closed Accounts Posts: 199 ✭✭baguio


    @Victor: Appreciate the link but those are proposals at this stage - and are not necessarily relevant to what i'm asking here (although they may be in the future).
    Anyone have the knowledge on uk background checks?


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