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DVLA records of driving offences and how they’re shared
On this page: Aim of this information Why is this important? Introduction How can I access details of my […]
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Information contained on UK passports
Aim of this information This information is designed to clarify what is actually disclosed on biometric passports when they are […]
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Applying for leave to remain in the UK
Aim of this information This information is designed to help people with a criminal record who are looking to […]
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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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Spent and unspent convictions – when you might have to disclose them
Aim This page provides a simple overview of the practical ways that convictions might come up in day-to-day life, and […]
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Supervision in the community (after release from prison and on probation or community order)
Aim This information responds to a number of queries we’ve started receiving about serving sentences in the community. This isn’t […]
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Becoming a solicitor
Aim of this page This page aims to set out the route to becoming a solicitor and the likely obstacles […]
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Harassment Warning
Who is it issued by and how can I contact them? Harassment Warnings are issued by the Police – […]
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Travelling to the US – Travelling without a visa
Aim of this page This section looks at travelling to the US without a visa if you have a criminal […]
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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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Volunteering
Benefits of volunteering Many people of all ages and circumstances find great satisfaction in doing voluntary work. For people with […]
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Enforced subject access
Summary ‘Enforced subject access’ (under section 184 of the Data Protection Act 2018) prevents employers from requiring people to use […]
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Looking for friendly employers
Introduction A criminal conviction doesn’t have to be the end of your career but many people with convictions feel anxious […]
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Criminal records and credit ratings
Introduction The majority of lenders use credit reference agencies to share factual information with each other about the credit their […]
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Member of Parliament
The rules about becoming an MP are less restrictive to those that apply to standing for election as a local […]
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Funding Opportunities
Background Seeking funding for a particular purpose is one way to try and rebuild your life. There are a number […]
