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Monthly summary – December 2019
Welcome to our monthly summary for December 2019. This provides a summary of: the latest updates to our self-help information…
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Our priorities for government in 2020 – A fresh start for criminal records
We’ve published our priorities for government in 2020. We are calling on the government to commit to five priorities to…
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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…






