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Becoming a Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC)
Aim of this information This information forms part of our section on looking for employment and common occupations and professions. […]
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Victim surcharge
Since October 2012, a new system of imposing a victim surcharge has been in force. The previous regime involved a […]
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Completing a criminal record check application
Basic applications For more information, visit our page on basic disclosures. Standard or enhanced applications Who processes the check? The […]
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GDPR and data protection – Guidance for individuals
Background On 25th May 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force and the Data Protection Act 1998 […]
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Youth rehabilitation order (under 18)
Who is it issued by and how can I contact them? The YRO is the young person’s equivalent of a […]
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Unlocking Criminal Record Checks – A guide for people with a criminal record
On a daily basis, our helpline gets calls from people who are applying for work and don’t know where they […]
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International Child Protection Certificate (for working overseas)
Name International Child Protection Certificate Issued by ACPO Criminal Records Office Use It is for UK nationals and residents that […]
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Savings accounts and credit union accounts in prison
Introduction Although much of the focus of Unlock’s work in prison has focused on improving access to basic banking pre-release, […]
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Disclosing unspent convictions to existing insurers
On this page: Aim of this information Why is this important? What you need to consider Why cancel the policy […]
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Overview of the DBS
Unlock Guidance Unlocking Criminal Record Checks – A guide for people with a criminal record (September 2013, in partnership with […]
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Becoming a childminder
Aim of this page The focus of this information is in registering to become a childminder with a criminal record. […]
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Out of court disposals
For more information on out of court disposals, use the ‘Information’ header at the top of this page and select ‘Understanding your […]
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Gambling licence (known as a Personal Functional Licence)
Aim of this information This information is designed to set out how a criminal record can impact on getting a […]
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Improving your mental health
People with convictions often feel unhappy, depressed, stressed or anxious. How we feel about ourselves affects the way we […]
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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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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 […]
