Certificates of Disregard Sample Clauses

Certificates of Disregard. A process for considering whether job applicants/holders with certain criminal convictions that would normally debar them from jobs applying security controls or holding a pass granting unescorted access to an airport’s Security Restricted Area, may be given a Certificate of Disregard that would allow them to nonetheless be employed on those duties and/or have access to a secure aviation environment. Key principles DfT responsibilities  Taking into account the recommendation of the CAA, make the final decision on whether or not to issue a Certificate of Disregard;  Confirm the decision, together with the reason for refusal where applicable, to the CAA;  Maintain a record of requests for Certificates of Disregard received via the CAA, together with the outcomes;  Provide a mechanism for appeal against a DfT decision not to issue a Certificate of Disregard, notifying the CAA when an appeal has been received and the outcome of that appeal when a decision has been reached. CAA responsibilities  Industry point of contact for guidance, advice and the receipt of requests for Certificates of Disregard;  Consider the request and make a recommendation to DfT on whether or not to grant a Certificate of Disregard;  Notify the applicant of the DfT’s decision with either a copy of the approval letter (by post) or, where the application has been refused, provide reasons for the refusal as given by the DfT and notify the applicant of the appeal route;