6th April 2009, 09:02 PM
Befoe we all fall over with paroxysm's of Daily Mail-itis,. can I try and balance the discussion....
The Criminal Records Bureau is not soley concerned with vetting persons who work with children. The law that created the bureau also includes 'vulnerable adults' within it's remit. For that reason many charity and/or volunteer bodies use the 'standard' checking facility of the bureau, mainly as a cover against any potential legal case that might arise from their activities. Many charities or volunteer bodies that receive grant funding are required to carry out this checking, particularly if the grant aid is made on an 'educational' basis.
So although I no nothing of the activities of the Brading Villa excavation team (although I have visited the site!!), I would suggest that maybe we don't get to apoleptic about this advert. It may be something outside of their direct control.
For the benefit of those who say 'we never had CRB in my day' it should be noted that the CRB was first proposed in 1997 (part V of the Police Act 1997) and wasn't launched until 2002. I couldn't comment on whether or not the type of offence that the CRB seeks to protect us from, was more or less prevelant before that date.
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...
The Criminal Records Bureau is not soley concerned with vetting persons who work with children. The law that created the bureau also includes 'vulnerable adults' within it's remit. For that reason many charity and/or volunteer bodies use the 'standard' checking facility of the bureau, mainly as a cover against any potential legal case that might arise from their activities. Many charities or volunteer bodies that receive grant funding are required to carry out this checking, particularly if the grant aid is made on an 'educational' basis.
So although I no nothing of the activities of the Brading Villa excavation team (although I have visited the site!!), I would suggest that maybe we don't get to apoleptic about this advert. It may be something outside of their direct control.
For the benefit of those who say 'we never had CRB in my day' it should be noted that the CRB was first proposed in 1997 (part V of the Police Act 1997) and wasn't launched until 2002. I couldn't comment on whether or not the type of offence that the CRB seeks to protect us from, was more or less prevelant before that date.
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...