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Support Plus programme
Unlock's new one-to-one disclosure support for people with a criminal record.
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‘Do I need to disclose my criminal record?’ tool
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Explaining gaps in your CV as a result of a criminal record
Aim of this page The aim of this page is to look at ways of dealing with gaps in your […]
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Types of criminal record checks
Aim of this information This page sets out the types of criminal record checks that can be conducted by employers, […]
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When and how to disclose to employers
Aim of this information The aim of this information is to assist you in applying for jobs when you have […]
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Finding out about your criminal record
Aim of this information Finding out what’s on your criminal record will assist you when it comes to dealing with […]
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What will be disclosed on a basic DBS check?
Basic DBS checks can legally be carried out by any employer or voluntary organisation as part of their recruitment process. They may also be
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What will be disclosed on a standard or enhanced check?
Aim of this information Some jobs and courses are ‘exempt’ (i.e. not covered) by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, which means […]
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A simple guide to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA)
Aim of this information On the 28 October 2023, changes were made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This […]
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Self-disclosure statements (often referred to as a “disclosure letter”)
Aim of this information The aim of this information is to explain how a disclosure statement can help with “when […]
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Legally, need to disclose?
This page contains a flowchart that can help you to work out whether to you legally need to disclose when […]
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To disclose or not to disclose?
On this page: The golden rule Exceptions to the golden rule – When you might disclose Exceptions to the golden […]
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Video’s on disclosing to employers
Staffordshire and West Midlands CRC worked with Isore Media to produce a film called “Making your past pay”, which you […]
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Working overseas
If you’re applying to work overseas, you need to be aware that the laws on disclosing criminal records in the […]
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Examples of template emails to challenge an ineligible DBS checks
Aim of this information When you’ve been offered a job, knowing that an employer is going to carry out a […]
