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‘How long do I have to disclose my criminal record for?’ – A detailed guide to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
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Help and support for your mental health
List of organisations which can be used to get help for mental health issues
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Job application tips from Unlock
Watch the recording of a webinar we hosted in June 2023, featuring our top tips to get your application noticed
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Drag-through explained
What happens when you receive another caution or conviction, before a previous conviction is spent?
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Travelling to the EU and the European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS)
Information on travelling to the EU using the European Travel Information & Authorisation System (ETIAS); what will you need to disclose
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Police, Crime, Sentencing and Court Bill (PCSC) – What does it mean for you?
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Working in the healthcare sector
Aim of this page People who work in healthcare and other allied professions are part of a large and diverse workforce, caring for predominantly vulnerable individuals. Employers recruiting into these roles can be especially risk averse and don’t always make the most sensible or proportionate decisions in terms of risk. This page is part of […]
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Sexual offence convictions: what you need to know
Aim of this page Being arrested by the police on suspicion of committing a sexual offence will, for most people, be an extremely stressful and upsetting experience. You are likely to be concerned that rumours and speculation in a case of this type will quickly and irreparably damage your reputation, and about the impact on […]
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Which cautions and convictions will be removed from a standard or enhanced DBS? – A brief guide
In July 2020 the government announced plans to change the rules of what is disclosed on (and removed from) standard or enhanced criminal record checks issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) in response to a Supreme Court ruling in 2019. The changes came into effect on 28 November 2020. This brief guide explains […]
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Criminal records that don’t show (stay) on standard and enhanced DBS checks (filtering and protected cautions and convictions)
Aim of this information In July 2020 the government announced plans to change the rules on what is disclosed on (and removed from) standard and enhanced criminal record checks issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This was in response to a Supreme Court ruling in 2019. This information sets out the filtering process […]
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Settled status: what you need to know if you are an EU citizen and have a criminal record
Introduction This information is about the EU Settlement Scheme for applicants with a criminal record. The EU Settlement Scheme protects the rights you currently have in the UK through the process of applying for settled or pre-settled status. As part of the applications process, there are questions about criminal records and checks are carried out […]
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Telling a partner, family member or friend about your criminal record
Aim of this page This page aims to address some of the issues people face in forming new relationships or friendships and maintaining existing ones. It also highlights some of the things to think about when disclosing your criminal record. It is part of our information on personal relationships. Why is this important? Relationships are […]
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Single Justice Procedure Notice (SJPN)
This is part of our information section of understanding your criminal record. Details of other sentences/disposals can be found here. What is it and who is it issued by? If you’ve been charged with a minor criminal offence, you may have your case dealt with by a Single Justice Procedure Notice (SJPN). This means that […]
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Applying for an anonymity order when bringing a claim against an employer
Aim of this page This page aims to provide information on applying for an anonymity order if you’re considering bringing a claim against an employer at an employment tribunal and you would like to keep your personal details anonymous. Why is this important? Since 2017, employment tribunal decisions have been published online. This means that […]
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‘Do I need to disclose my criminal record?’ tool
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Travelling to Russia
Aim of this page Russia may not be high on everyone’s list of holiday destinations but it’s a country that has opened up tremendously over the last few years and is now seen by many as a fascinating country to visit. The aim of this page is to provide details of the documentation needed to […]