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Liberal Democrat MP for Cardiff Central
Hi Jenny. I read in theObserver 23.08.09 of your involvement in and concern about the CRB checks issue. I would ask if you will do everything you can to get rid of the sheer stupidity, cost and frustration... Show more »Hi Jenny. I read in theObserver 23.08.09 of your involvement in and concern about the CRB checks issue. I would ask if you will do everything you can to get rid of the sheer stupidity, cost and frustration , of the need for an individual to have separate CRB clearance for being employed in the same line of work in different locations.I have friends here in my area who work for several Residential Care Homes often under the direction of an agency. Each individual post requires a separate submission. Contrary to the Observer article`s intimation, it is the indivual, low-paid person who must pay for these CRB checks and suffer the delays that are inherent in a flawed system. What if we all needed to apply for a separate passport for each different country we visited? The stupidity is self-evident. Power to your elbow Jenny. Show less »
Answered by Jenny Willott
I totally agree with you that the current CRB system is an administrative nightmare. While it is very important that people working with children, older people or vulnerable people go through proper... Show more »
I totally agree with you that the current CRB system is an administrative nightmare. While it is very important that people working with children, older people or vulnerable people go through proper checks, requiring people to have a separate check for each separate place they work is a waste of time, waste of money and will only discourage people who are wiling to give up their time in a voluntary capacity.
I have been contacted by supply teachers who need a separate CRB check for each local authority area in which they work, which is daft, particularly in a compact area like South Wales or Greater London, where it is normal to work across a number of council areas. Not only is it a nightmare for the individual applicant, but it also creates far more work than is necessary for the Criminal Records Bureau and costs a huge amount of money.
We have included a pledge in our manifesto to reform the CRB system so that people only require one, portable, Criminal Records Check. This is a firm promise and something we are totally committed to doing.
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