Online database searches and local police verification for criminal and legal records.
Investigating the criminal and legal background of an applicant confirms their identity, uncovers hidden information and shows whether they have been convicted of criminal or economic offences or are under investigation for a crime. Criminal checks are vital for employers and for anyone starting a personal or financial relationship, because they reduce risk and help prevent fraud.
Criminal checks are done both online and offline. Online searches use the World-Check database. Offline checks collect details from local police stations and from nationally available conviction records.