We’ve just published our update for February 2016.
This months updates include:
- New information on the top 10 things to know about criminal records
- Updated information on the DBS barring representations process and the importance of making representations if you’re being considered for inclusion on the barring list
- A personal view on why employers use criminal records and why they should make their policies around the recruitment of people with convictions clearer
- Christopher Stacey’s thoughts on David Cameron’s prison reform measures announced earlier in the month
- A link to some key extracts from the Charities Bill discussion which took place on the 26th January
The full update provides a summary of:
- the latest updates to our self-help information site for people with convictions
- recent posts to our online magazine, theRecord
- other news and developments that might be of interest to individuals with a criminal record
Read the February 2016 update in full here
Best wishes,
Unlock
Notes
- All previous updates can be found in full in the ‘Latest updates‘ section of our Information Hub
- For more self-help information, please visit unlock.devchd.com/information-and-advice/
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