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Verification definition What does Verification mean? Verification is the structured due diligence process by which statements in an ipo or secondary offer document (for example, a prospectus, AIM admission document or shareholder circular) are checked to ensure they are true, accurate and not misleading, and that any opinions have a reasonable basis. It is not a term defined in statute; it is established market practice used across capital markets to evidence reasonable enquiries. The exercise typically involves: identifying each material statement; testing it against reliable sources (management confirmations, contracts, financials, public filings); recording the support in “verification notes”; and obtaining sign‑off from directors and...
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Pre-employment vetting for law firms: right to work, references, criminal records/DBS, health and data protection, economic crime due diligence, and verification of qualifications and regulatory records
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Although application materials and interviews can indicate a candidate’s fit for a vacancy, further checks or vetting are still required to confirm their overall suitability. You must confirm the individual’s permission to work in the UK (see section: Establishing the Right to work in the UK). These steps complement the assurance gained from your initial application and interview assessments. In addition, you may need to:
- request references from their current and previous employers—see section: References
- where appropriate, seek a Criminal Record Certificate or Enhanced Criminal Record Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)—see section: Criminal records—asking questions and DBS checks
- obtain a pre-employment medical report on the candidate—see section: Health questions
- establish that a regulated candidate holds the qualifications claimed and review their Disciplinary history—see section: Qualifications and regulatory record checks
- carry out pre-employment Due diligence or screening—particularly for senior management and other ‘high-risk’ roles—in relation to matters such as money laundering, financial sanctions, bribery, facilitation of tax evasion, corporate criminal liability, and fraud—see section: Staff due diligence or screening
This Practice Note outlines the factors to consider when deciding whether to undertake these checks, and how best to carry them out in line with the sections referenced above...
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