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DNA Retention
Aim of this page This page provides information on the collection, retention and destruction of fingerprints and DNA. We have […]
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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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Travelling while on a community order
There is no general exclusion from travelling abroad whilst serving a community order. However, travel abroad may, in practice, not […]
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FAQ’s on ROA and Basic DBS disclosures
This page sits within our information section on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. This is a specific page with FAQ’s covering […]
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Information: General information about sexual offences
Aim of this page This information is designed to provide specific information around convictions for sexual offences, in particular civil […]
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Ban the Box employers
This is a short information page with details of those employers that have signed up to the Ban the Box […]
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Going on a game show with a criminal record
Background This case is just one example of how issues like this have caused difficulties for people with convictions. The […]
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Becoming a driving instructor
Aim of this page There are approximately 40,000 driving instructors in the UK and every year there are around 1.5 […]
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Becoming a Magistrate
Aim of this page Almost every criminal case in England and Wales begins in a Magistrates Court – and around […]
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Local councillor
This is a short information page about becoming a local councillor. The aim of this page is to provide further […]
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‘Do I need to disclose my criminal record?’ tool
If the tool isn’t displayed above, please click here. powered by Typeform
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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 […]
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Sources of identification
Aim of this page This information aims to set out the reasons why you are likely to need identification and […]
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Identification (ID) for opening a bank account
Aim of this page This page is mainly designed for use when applying to open a basic bank account and […]
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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, […]
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Leading charities with conviction – Guidance for individuals on changes to the rules on being a trustee or senior manager of a charity with a criminal record
Introduction This guidance is for individuals in England and Wales. It summarises the changes to the automatic disqualification rules that […]
