police checks
Feb 21st 2004, 11:06 am
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police checks
hi
sorry to ask such a stupid question but our police checks have arrived. I remember reading somewhere on the forum that you are not meant to open them as this makes them invalid. Now I did a search and sure enough that is what some people say but others say I can open them to check them. I am now confused...anyone know the correct answer? It seems to me that opening them is sensible but just want to check!
Thanks
Susan
sorry to ask such a stupid question but our police checks have arrived. I remember reading somewhere on the forum that you are not meant to open them as this makes them invalid. Now I did a search and sure enough that is what some people say but others say I can open them to check them. I am now confused...anyone know the correct answer? It seems to me that opening them is sensible but just want to check!
Thanks
Susan
Feb 21st 2004, 12:44 pm
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Hi Susan,
Depends on where the check is from - I think I remember rightly that yours is a normal England/Wales one from New Scotland Yard? If so, YES, you can open it; I suggest photocopying it before you submit it too-but remember its the original, the sheet with the blue bands top and bottom, that go to DIMIA.
Good luck!!!
Depends on where the check is from - I think I remember rightly that yours is a normal England/Wales one from New Scotland Yard? If so, YES, you can open it; I suggest photocopying it before you submit it too-but remember its the original, the sheet with the blue bands top and bottom, that go to DIMIA.
Good luck!!!
Feb 21st 2004, 3:08 pm
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Re: police checks
Yep i agree with Pollyana you can open them but do photocopy it before you send it. It's mainly the medicals that need to stay sealed to be valid. Good Luck though. 
