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<p>The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero does not hold central records of
criminal convictions. When joining the department all candidates undergo a Disclosure
and Barring Service (DBS) check which checks for unspent criminal convictions. Where
a candidate does have unspent criminal convictions, these are shared with the individual
vacancy holder for them to consider as this is likely to have impact on individuals’
suitability for the role.</p><p> </p><p>The Department engages with the cross-government
Going Forward into Employment (GFIE) schemes, including for prison leavers. The number
of civil servants in the department on this scheme is less than 10. Given this number
is relatively low the exact number is not provided in order to protect the identity
of those individuals.</p>
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