proof of no criminal record

halffull


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 22:19

Read on a post that you have to get confirmation of no criminal record from the local police station in UK before becoming resident in TRNC. Is this the case? I have not heard this before, if it is then I shall need to arrange it.

Turtle


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 22:22

Yes you will need a "CRB" police check as part of your PTP application.

cronos


Joined: 26/10/2008
Posts: 2093

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 22:23

Halffull....you are supposed to do this anyway just to purchase in NC as part of your Permission To Purchase Application.



Did your advocate not tell you this ?

cronos


Joined: 26/10/2008
Posts: 2093

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 22:24

Fastest finger first Turtle !

cypwine


Joined: 09/05/2009
Posts: 177

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 22:25

this applies in all counties.

halffull


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 22:30

Thanks folks, no my advocate didn't tell me and she assured us we have PTP when we asked two months ago. I have no worrries though as my last speeding offence was 4 years ago!! thats the only record the police have on me.

cronos


Joined: 26/10/2008
Posts: 2093

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 22:36

Halffull.....I hope you are right,but I would check with your advocate about whether in fact you do have PTP.

I can't see how you can have if the police checks have not been done !

halffull


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 22:49

Thanks cronos. So before I come out in June then I ought to get one and bring it with me? Would this be acceptable or do I have to have it sent to my advocate? I will be in touch with her and check out that she is correct in that we have PTP, as she told us.

cronos


Joined: 26/10/2008
Posts: 2093

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 22:52

I'm sure it would be fine to bring it with you...as long as it is the original document.



Seriously....push for a proper answer about the PTP....it doesn't sound right .....we had to get our police checks right at the very beginning....and we are still awaiting PTP after 30 months !



All the best with yours though.

the butler


Joined: 22/06/2007
Posts: 1958

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 22:55

Hi halffull,



You should have been given a number for your ptp application by your lawyer. You could then check if permission has been given, yourself.



The butlers wife

Turtle


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 22:56

halfull as cronos said most people wait a lifetime for the PTP to arrive,

when did you start the buying process ?

halffull


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 22:58

Seems even our "independant" advocate isn't being honest!!! Well Well, just having a laugh about it, will have to sort it out never mind thats life! Thanks for your very useful help.

halffull


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 23:01

Soory Turtle crossed mail. over two years ago, nearly got somewhere to move into it;s almost finished, promised for end of the month but not planning to come out til end of next month, might be lucky!!

lucienne


Joined: 29/01/2009
Posts: 129

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 23:34

You don't actually need a full CRB check, if you contact your local police station they will give you a statement to say that you have no criminal convictions.It dosn't take as long and it only costs about £12.

Tootie


Joined: 28/08/2008
Posts: 2037

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 23:37

My CRB check took 2 months to come back. Local police station said its all sorted in london and can take sometime.



Just letting you know as you said your going over in june.







tootie

Turtle


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 23:40

Got ours back in 2 weeks, thats probably because im squeeky clean !

TheSaints



Joined: 28/01/2009
Posts: 1369

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 23:49

We were told in Dec 2008 when we applied for our PTP that there was a new rule which was that you no longer had to have a CRB as they now do in an Interpol check instead.

This is because under the rehabilitation of offenders act in the UK you have a clean sheet after 7 years of being a good citizen whereas Interpol keeps your record for life.

Dusterbruce


Joined: 03/08/2007
Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 23:55

halfull msg8



The police report takes about 6 weeks to be processed so you will have to get the application in if you want to bring with you in June!

cronos


Joined: 26/10/2008
Posts: 2093

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 23:57

Makes you wonder how Gary Robb ever got in doesn't it?



Or does money talk?

Dusterbruce


Joined: 03/08/2007
Posts: 1125

Message Posted:
13/05/2009 23:58

halfull msg8



The police report takes about 6 weeks to be processed so you will have to get the application in if you want to bring with you in June!



The form is obtained online and it is processed in London. The fee was £10 when I did it last year.

halffull


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
14/05/2009 00:23

Thank you everybody, wife says the advocate said they would sort this, never thought to question it.but will cover all bases and get a check done anyway, will look on line for the form.

cornish



Joined: 30/12/2008
Posts: 186

Message Posted:
14/05/2009 01:34

I'm surprised you had never hear of this ?? In the 5 years I've been here - it's always been standard. Don't rely on your solicitor to do this. You are still in UK ? Go to your local police station and ask them. It's far easier than hoping. Contact me if you need help on this or anything else : jacklobb@gmail,com

scoobydoo


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 2434

Message Posted:
14/05/2009 06:44

Halfful,



As a couple of the members have already said, ask your solicitor for your 'Permission To Purchase' number and the date it was logged then ring up the ptp office, ask for Sevil (she speaks english) and confirm that the process has been started and the date your application went in.



Tel No: 00392 611 1127

Geoff1131MK11


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 396

Message Posted:
14/05/2009 08:18

Halfful, I can confirm what The Siants said. Last week one of the owners on our complex went to see his advocate as i had told him that he needed a police report in order to get his ptp. He came back and told me that they no longer require one as it is now all done through interpol.





But then again that was last week !!!

Chegwin


Joined: 24/03/2009
Posts: 775

Message Posted:
14/05/2009 08:32

Oh no!! PTP up the Swanee then.

But still, as it will probably be some time yet, I live in peace with myself as it was a long time ago.

I wonder if time pays credits??



Chegwin

halffull


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 571

Message Posted:
14/05/2009 09:15

Will ask our advocate for the number because we have an email assuring us that we have PTP from the ministry but she does not quote the number.

jock1



Joined: 06/01/2008
Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
14/05/2009 09:28

On arrival here, i was asked, do you have a criminal record? I told them Well i have a Des Oconner cd....

madmazz


Joined: 14/01/2009
Posts: 82

Message Posted:
14/05/2009 10:02

Do you need the police check if you are just applying for residency and NOT buying a property?

jazzaktai


Joined: 14/04/2009
Posts: 136

Message Posted:
14/05/2009 12:06

i applied for two records to be sent to my advocate[shyster] they never arrived so i went back to england and picked it up took it into my shysters voffice to be told good news you have your ptp we dont need that now grrrrrr

rayz1


Joined: 22/03/2008
Posts: 65

Message Posted:
15/05/2009 01:08

I think you will find you have to get your clean sheet document from your local nick via scotland yard as interpol is not a police force its just basically a comunications office that passes messages from one country to another

Jachin



Joined: 05/02/2008
Posts: 99

Message Posted:
15/05/2009 12:47

had my PTP last September Never submitted CRB

david