Korean Job Discussion Forums

cj1976 · Joined: 26 Oct 2005

To any Brits, how do I go about getting a check of my criminal record? The Bureau doesn't permit individuals to apply for themselves. I've been asked by an agency to provide one, but it's going to be tricky. Anyone been through this procedure?

Gwangjuboy · Joined: 08 Jul 2003 Location: England

You could try calling your local police force. Usually individuals would not be able to apply for a criminal records check but I have heard that they might issue a letter in cases like yours. Alternatively you could try putting it off and hope the agency forget about it; it's not a legal requirement to have one so they often do unless you look dodgy.

cj1976 · Joined: 26 Oct 2005

I think I have to get one done because I'm going to be working in a public elementary school. I thought that it was up to the Korean employers to apply for these checks.

eamo · Joined: 08 Mar 2003 Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.

I've never been asked for a criminal background check by an employer or a recruiter. And I don't know anyone who has. Must be a new thing.

Not that I think it's such a bad thing. A bit more screening should enhance the reputation of ESL teachers in Korea.

fromtheuk · Joined: 31 Mar 2007

Hello. I have recently done a criminal records check. It has to be done to work in a public school.

I phoned my main local Police station. They sent me a form called 'Subject Access' via email.

I filled it in, got it signed by a Police officer locally, it has to be signed by somebody in authority e.g. MP, Minister of Religion etc.

It cost �10 by cheque and it takes a maximum of 40 days to be processed.

Call your local Police, get the Subject Access form, fill it in, follow all the instructions, and it takes a maximum of 40 days to be processed.

dogshed · Joined: 28 Apr 2006

ilovebdt · Joined: 03 Jun 2005 Location: Nr Seoul

You can apply for it as an individual. I got mine through Kent Police. The procedure is the same for Surrey Police too.
Check the website for the police force which operates in your county.

It does take 40 days and costs 10 GBP.

Here is a link to the criminal record check procedure on their website:

http://www.kent.police.uk/Freedom%20of%20Information/Data%20Protection/Download%20a%20subject%20a.html

ilovebdt