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The helpline is closed over Christmas
Our helpline will be closed for the Christmas holidays from 4pm on Friday 20th December and will reopen at 10am…
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Chance to respond to the DBS customer satisfaction survey
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) have just launched a satisfaction survey to give their customers the opportunity to provide…
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We’ve updated our recruitment policy for applicants with a criminal record
As a charity set up by people with criminal records, Unlock is committed to fair recruitment and the inclusion of…
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Looking back at 2019 – A month-by-month review of our work and criminal record developments
With the Christmas break almost upon us and 2019 coming to an end, it’s a good time to reflect on…
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Unlock statement on the London Bridge attack
Below is a statement from Christopher Stacey, co-director of Unlock, following the tragic events of Friday 30th November at London…
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Monthly update – November 2019
We’ve just published our update for November 2019. This months update includes: Examples of templates which can be used to…
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Monthly summary – November 2019
Welcome to our monthly summary for November 2019. This provides a summary of: the latest updates to our self-help information…
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Do you need help challenging an ineligible DBS check?
Despite the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, some employers try to seek a higher level of criminal record check than they’re…
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Unlock Annual Report 2018-19
We are delighted to publish our Annual Report and Accounts for the year 1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019.…
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Tell us about … applying to higher education with a criminal record
Applying to higher education can be an exciting and nerve-wracking time, especially if you’ve been out of education for a…
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Unlock volunteer shortlisted for helpline volunteer of the year award
We’re delighted that one of Unlock’s long-standing helpline volunteers, Simon, was shortlisted for the Helpline Partnership’s ‘Helpline Volunteer of the…
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We’re listening – Tell us what you think about our InformationHub site
Our InformationHub regularly receives over 1.3 million visitors each year and is considered to be the most comprehensive source of…
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Monthly update – October 2019
We’ve just published our update for October 2019. This months update includes: An update on the new costs of all…
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Monthly summary – October 2019
Welcome to our monthly update for October 2019. This provides a summary of: the latest updates to our self-help information…
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Blog – How can people with criminal records access higher education?
Evidence shows that some groups are disproportionately criminalised: care leavers, people from low income households and some ethnic groups. Despite…
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Ten UK universities lead the way by signing the ‘Fair Chance for Students with Convictions’ pledge
Trailblazing UK universities are leading the way in helping people with convictions access higher education by signing the ‘Fair Chance…
