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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 […]
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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 campaign. The aim of this page is to develop the list of Ban the Box employers produced by Business in the Community (BITC) into information more aimed at individuals with a criminal record, including the […]
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Extended sentences
This is part of our information section on understanding your criminal record. Details of other sentences/disposals can be found here. Who is it issued by and how can I contact them? Issued by the court – contact the relevant court. Does it involve guilt? Yes Is it recorded on the Police National Computer (PNC)? […]
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Finding a job from the hidden job market
Aim of this page It can sometimes seem that if you have a criminal record, your job opportunities become very limited. Job sites don’t always have roles that fit your skills and qualifications and you may be loath to use recruitment agencies because you’re worried about who they will disclose your criminal record to. The […]
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Identifying whether your offence is a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude (CIMT)
This is a short information page about moral turpitude. The aim of this page is to set out a list of UK offences and highlight those which would not be deemed to be a Crime Involving Moral Turpitude (CIMT) and which would therefore enable you to travel to the USA using the Visa Waiver Programme […]
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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 was replaced by the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA18) to incorporate the GDPR provisions which are specific to the UK. Together, this legislation significantly strengthens the rights individuals have over processing of their personal data. […]
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Making a claim for wrongful dismissal
This is a short information page about making a claim for wrongful dismissal. The aim of this page is to provide details of a possible employment claim which doesn’t require a claimant to have been employed for a minimum of two years. It forms part of our information section on looking for (and keeping) employment […]
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Travelling to India
This is a short information page about travelling to India. The aim of this page is to provide further information about the e-Visa system which was introduced in April 2017. It forms part of our information section on travelling abroad. Background On 1 April 2017 the Indian visa waiver scheme was renamed e-Visa and introduced three […]
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Homelessness – the Homelessness Reduction Act
Aim of this page The Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 came in to force in England on the 3rd April 2018. This placed a new duty on councils to give very specific advice and information if you are homeless or at risk of being homeless and are experiencing domestic abuse or mental health issues, leaving hospital […]
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Deportation due to a criminal record
Are there any exceptions to automatic deportation? Where condition 1 and 2 is met, a deportation order will always be made by the Home Secretary unless certain exceptions apply. These include: Where the removal of an individual would breach their rights under the European Convention on Human Rights or the UK’s obligations under the […]
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EU nationals coming to and staying in the UK
Aim of this page The aim of this page is to: provide details about the free movement of EU nationals to the UK set out some of the reasons why EU nationals may be refused entry to the UK look at the changes which will take place in the lead up to (and after […]
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Subject access request (SAR) – General information
Aim of this page The aim of this page is to provide some general information about subject access requests (SAR) including what information you’re entitled to, how to apply for it and how to raise a concern if you think your information is incorrect. This forms part of our information on other areas of life. Why […]
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Travelling to China
Aim of this page The aim of this page is to set out whether people travelling to China require a visa to travel and if so, whether there is any necessity for them to disclose their criminal record. Why is this important? Applying for any type of visa can be expensive and time consuming, and […]
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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 happened in 2018 that relate to people being a trustee or senior manager of a charity and how they apply to people with criminal records. It’s designed to help individuals understand these changes and look […]
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Implications of accepting a police caution
Aim of this page This page sets out the implications that a caution can have in the future, particularly if you’re employed (or looking to work) in certain professions, such as teaching or nursing. It may also be useful in identifying the things to consider before accepting a police caution. It forms part of our […]
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Applying for a licence to become a taxi driver
Aim of this page Providing you can drive, there’s not a huge amount of additional training you’ll need to get started as a taxi driver. Added to this the flexible hours and the ability to earn a reasonable living, and you can see why people with convictions seriously consider this type of work. The aim […]