Kurt contacted the Unlock helpline in May as he was looking for advice on how he could get his indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) discharged. He explained that if it were not for the SHPO, his conviction from 2017 would now be spent and wouldn’t need to be disclosed when applying for the majority of jobs.
We provided Kurt with a link to the relevant page on our website on applying to a court to end a court order and also went through some of the points to cover in his application, specific to his own situation and circumstances.
Within weeks, Kurt was contacted by the court with a date for his Hearing. He was extremely worried about the type of questions he would be asked in court by the Judge as he didn’t have a legal background but wanted to ensure he was well prepared. We advised Kurt on the type of questions he may be asked but also reassured him that the Judge would appreciate that he was representing himself and wouldn’t expect him to have an in-depth knowledge of the court process and procedure.
When Kurt attended court in June, the Judge dealt quickly with his case and discharged his SHPO. Kurt said:
“I can’t thank you enough for all the help you’ve given me. Now that my conviction is spent I’ll be able to apply for the jobs I want to apply for rather than just those which don’t ask about a criminal record.”
Notes
- This case relates to Unlock’s helpline.
- Name and details have been changed to protect the identify of those involved.
- Published July 2023.
