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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.…
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Monthly update – January 2017
We’ve just published our update for January 2017. This months update includes: Some new…
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Monthly summary – January 2017
Welcome to our monthly summary for January 2017. This provides a summary of: the latest updates to our self-help information…
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New ’10 things about criminal records’ guide for employability professionals
February 2019 update – We have done some work to update the original guide and have now published a version…
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Second Reading in House of Lords for Bill to amend Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
Lord Ramsbotham’s Private Members’ Bill on amending the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 has today had its Second Reading in…
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Disqualified… from being a trustee or a senior manager
Later this year, the automatic disqualification rules will be extended to cover even more criminal convictions. The new laws will…
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Don’t assume that a criminal record will automatically stop you from working in prisons
Finding an open-minded employer who is keen to give you a job when you have a criminal record is never…
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What affect does a driving endorsement have on when a motoring conviction becomes spent?
Our helpline often receives calls from people who have received driving convictions and are confused about when this will become…
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Winter 2016/17 Activities Newsletter
Today we’ve published our winter 2016/17 activities newsletter. The newsletter provides an update of the news at Unlock in the…
