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390A: After Clause 164, insert the following new Clause— “Review of the criminal records disclosure regime(1) The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed, undertake a review of the operation of the criminal records disclosure regime in England and Wales.(2) The report must, in particular, consider—(a) the impact of criminal record disclosure and DBS checks on individuals’ access to education, training and employment,(b) the criteria and processes for filtering and disclosure on basic, standard and enhanced checks, and(c) whether legislative, procedural or regulatory changes may be necessary to ensure that the regime appropriately balances public protection with rehabilitation.(3) In preparing the report, the Secretary of State must consult relevant bodies, including employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service, criminal justice agencies and representative organisations for people with convictions.(4) A report of the review must be laid before both Houses of Parliament within 12 months of the day on which this Act is passed.”Member's explanatory statement This amendment requires the Secretary of State to review and report to Parliament within 12 months on the operation of the criminal records disclosure regime, including the impact of DBS checks on access to education, training and employment and whether any legislative, procedural or regulatory changes are needed.