Why does my DBS check show an offence for which I was found to be innocent?

Thanks to recent changes in procedure, DBS checks no longer routinely reveal details regarding offences where the applicant was found 'not guilty'.

However, in rare circumstances on an enhanced level DBS check the police can include details of any alleged offence if they reasonably believe that intelligence is relevant to the employer's recruitment decision. In these instances, the police must adhere to a guidance known as the 'Quality Assurance Framework' and the DBS applicant has the legal right to challenge any information shown on a DBS certificate before revealing anything to their employer.