News & Updates

Twenty years ago, Paula Harriott was in a prison cell, starting an eight-year sentence. Now she's in her third week as Unlock's CEO.

If your conviction is overturned, your criminal record may not be automatically cleared. Brendan Shepherd takes a look.

Today (31 July) marks exactly 50 years since the act gained royal assent. It's time to reform the ROA.

Online searches and news websites mean some criminal convictions may never be forgotten, even when they are spent. Jo Easton takes a look.

Freedom of Information request reveals small but concerning increase on previous years

Unlock calls on the new Lord Chancellor and Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood to consider urgent criminal records reforms

Policy officer Brendan Shepherd searches the main party manifestos for any sign of progress on criminal records reforms

Lived experience leader Paula Harriott joins Unlock this summer

Our new briefing looks at the complex crossovers between having a criminal record and being a victim of crime.

Our Equity, equality, diversity and inclusion (EEDI) strategy maps out how our support can be accessible to all.

Lots to learn from engaging with our Young Adults Panel.

A worrying suspicion of people with past convictions and an inconsistent approach revealed

Unlock concerned by changes outlined in new government consultation

Help to shape the support we provide to people with criminal records

A statement from Unlock's board of trustees