「日本にっぽん版ばんDBS」うその申告しんこくで内定ないてい取り消とりけしなどガイドライン素案そあん

Regarding the operation of the Japanese version of DBS, which checks for criminal records related to sexual offenses for people working in jobs involving contact with children, such as education and childcare, a draft guideline has been presented stating that if a person makes a false declaration about their sexual offense history at the time of hiring, it would be considered a serious falsification of career history, and the job offer can be revoked.

The Japanese version of DBS, scheduled to begin operation in December next year, is a system for checking whether people working in jobs that involve contact with children, such as at schools and daycare centers, have any criminal record related to sexual offenses, in order to prevent sexual crimes against children.

A meeting was held on the 30th to formulate guidelines for system operation, and the Children and Families Agency presented a draft of the guidelines, including how to handle people with a criminal record of sexual offenses.

According to this, when hiring new employees, businesses are required to clearly state in the recruitment requirements that applicants must have no prior convictions for sex crimes, and to confirm whether or not there is a history of sex offenses through interviews or written pledges.

On top of that, if a person claims they have no prior convictions for sex crimes, but it is later discovered that they do have a criminal record, it is considered a serious misrepresentation of their background, and the job offer can be rescinded.

On the other hand, if a prior check for a history of sexual offenses has not been conducted, it is considered difficult to immediately revoke a job offer solely based on the existence of a criminal record.

The Children and Families Agency plans to compile guidelines within the year by conducting interviews with businesses and children.