 with referees. Paragraphs (h) and (m) require a professional assessment. DBS checks 8.124. It will be necessary to ascertain whether the propose adopter has been convicted of or cautioned for a ‘specified offence’ within the meaning of AAR 25(3). Paragraph (r) of Part 1 refers only to confirmation that the prospective adopter has not been convicted or cautioned. However, regulation 4 of the Local Authority (Adoption) (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2005 requires the local authority to obtain an enhanced criminal record certificate, within the meaning of section 115 of the Police Act 1997, in respect of both the proposed adopters and any adult members of their household. 8.125. If a proposed adopter or a member of their household has been convicted of or cautioned for a specified offence, this is not an absolute bar to the making of the adoption order. The court will exercise its discretion after taking the offence into account. Where the check does disclose a conviction or caution in respect of one proposed adopter, and their partner is unaware of it, the local authority is not permitted to share this information with the partner, but may suggest that the person with the conviction or caution disclose it to the other person, since the information will be given to the court. Likewise, where the checks reveal information about the conviction or caution of another adult member of the household, the local authority is restricted from disclosing the conviction or caution to the proposed adopter. It may inform the other adult member of the household and suggest that they inform the proposed adopter but it may not do so itself. In these circumstances, it will be necessary when submitting the report to the court to make the position clear, and to include the information