BBC News article
The Home Office proposals I think are intended for parents to check the criminal record of employees they may have who work in a private home - such as nannies, aupairs/mothers helps, cleaners, gardeners, etc.
As an Approved Childcarer I have my criminal record checked annually by SureStart (now Ofsted), and my view is that if parents wish to carry out their own independent check, they should be able to do so. The proposals will make that possible... so I feel it is a good thing.
What are your views?