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Monthly update – March 2017
We’ve just published our update for March 2017. This months update includes: Some updated…
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Monthly summary – March 2017
Welcome to our monthly summary for March 2017. This provides a summary of: the latest updates to our self-help information…
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Latest news about the Disclosure and Barring Service
Over the course of the next 12 months the Disclosure and Barring Service are planning to introduce several changes that might…
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New eligibility tool by the DBS – How you can establish what level of check an employer is allowed to carry out
The most nerve-racking part of applying for a job if you have a criminal record can be finding out that…
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Your finances in and out of prison – BBC Radio 4 Money Box live
Around 50% of offenders re-offend within a year. Lack of money for basic necessities can increase the risk of re-offending.…
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Watch our oral evidence to the Justice Committee inquiry into the disclosure of youth criminal records
Earlier today co-director, Christopher Stacey, gave evidence to the Justice Committee’s inquiry into the disclosure of youth criminal records. You…
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Moving on: Disclosing criminal convictions to prospective employers – when and how?
This month, we’ve written another article for Inside Times ‘Through the Gate’ section which focuses on disclosing criminal convictions to…
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Do you have a conviction that will never be spent?
Unlock has long campaigned for fundamental changes to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA), legislation that governs the disclosure…
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Monthly update – February 2017
We’ve just published our update for February 2017. This months update includes: Some updated…
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Monthly summary – February 2017
Welcome to our monthly summary for February 2017. This provides a summary of: the latest updates to our self-help information…
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Government “exploring” incentives for businesses that take on ex-offenders
Today the Work and Pensions Committee has published the Government’s response to its report on the support for ex-offenders leaving prison,…
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Is it always necessary to have an enhanced DBS check if you’re working as a contractor in a school or care home?
Our helpline often receives calls from individuals who, as part of their work, are required to go into schools or…
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Unlocking the potential of the UK’s ex-offenders
An article published by Nat West suggests that one remedy to fill the UK’s skills gap could be to hire more ex-offenders and discusses what…
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Unlock welcomes new official open recruitment employer guide
Published by the Department for Work and Pensions in partnership with Business in the Community, the guide, Strengthening your workforce…
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‘Turings Law’ takes effect to posthumously pardon thousands of gay and bisexual men
We were pleased to hear the Justice Secretary, Sam Gyimah, announce yesterday that thousands of gay and bisexual men convicted…
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Unlock responds to Law Commission review of DBS filtering system – “is a damning indictment….a wider review is needed now more than ever”
In a detailed report published today, the Law Commission has recommended a wider review of the criminal record disclosure system.…
