s 114 Criminal record certificates: Crown employment.
(1) The Secretary of State DBS shall issue a criminal record certificate to any individual who— (a) makes an application under this section ..., (aa) is aged 16 or over at the time of making the application, (aa) except in prescribed circumstances, is aged 16 or over at the time of making the application, and (b) pays any fee that is payable in relation to the application under regulations made by the Secretary of State. (2) An application under this section must be accompanied by a statement by a Minister of the Crown that the certificate is required for the purposes of an exempted question asked in the course of considering the applicant’s suitability for an appointment by or under the Crown. (3) Sections 113A(3) to (6), 120AC and 120AD shall apply in relation to this section with any necessary modifications.