Access Northern Ireland

AccessNI is a Criminal History Disclosure Service within the Department of Justice In Northern Ireland. AccessNI commenced operations in April 2008 and operates in accordance with Part V of the Police Act 1997.

AccessNIs services can be used by individuals or organisations in situations where an employer requires a job applicant to supply criminal history information. Some organisations are required by law to consider the suitability of an applicant for certain positions or to ensure that they are not barred from working with vulnerable groups.