Defence written question – answered at on 1 March 2007.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence
(1) what police checks are carried out on army recruits from Commonwealth countries;
(2) if he will establish background police checks on army recruits from the Commonwealth.
holding answer
As part of the Army recruitment process, Commonwealth citizens who apply while outside the UK, are required to provide a certificate from their home nation police force which confirms that a check has been carried out on the individual within the three to four months preceding their application. In addition, all recruits, regardless of nationality and place of application, are required to declare whether or not they have any unspent convictions. Security Vetting is carried out by the Defence Vetting Agency for all recruits entering vetted trades such as the Royal Signals, and Criminal Records Bureau checks are made on all Medical Services recruits. There are no plans at present however to establish further background police checks for Commonwealth recruits.
Yes2 people think so
No0 people think not
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