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Monthly update – December 2016
We’ve just published our update for December 2016. This months update includes: Some new…
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Monthly summary – December 2016
Welcome to our monthly summary for December 2016. This provides a summary of: the latest updates to our self-help information…
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Looking back at some key moments in 2016
With the Christmas break almost here and 2016 coming to an end, I wanted to write a short blog to…
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Government should consider a statutory “ban the box” for all employers and improve the support to people released from prison
The leading charity for people with convictions has welcomed a report published today by the Work and Pensions Committee which…
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Some examples of people we’ve helped
Looking back over the last couple of months, we’ve written up a few examples of the people we’ve helped. We…
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Court makes it clear – spent convictions shouldn’t be taken into account for housing applications
Read more on our information site.
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Justice Committee hears first-hand experiences of people with convictions
Today we took a small group of people with convictions to a private session with the Justice Committee as part…
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Unlock welcomes Nick Hardwick as its new Patron
Unlock is extremely fortunate in enjoying the support of some incredible Patrons, so when our President Lord Ramsbotham suggested…
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Court makes it clear – spent convictions shouldn’t be taken into account for housing applications
In most areas of England & Wales, there are long waiting lists for social housing and more often than not,…
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Youth justice review recommends reformed criminal records system for children
“A reformed criminal records system for children” That’s the recommendation of Charlie Taylor, whose review into youth justice was published today.…
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Our evidence to the Justice Committee inquiry into Youth Criminal Records published
Our written evidence to the Justice Committee’s inquiry into the disclosure of youth criminal records has been published on the Parliament…
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Moving on: Getting insurance if you’ve been to prison
In November 2016, we wrote an article for Inside Times ‘Through the Gate’ section which focused on the problems of getting insurance…
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Things to consider when disclosing a sexual offence conviction to a new partner
Finding a new partner can often be difficult, but if you have a criminal record (especially if it’s for a…
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Monthly update – November 2016
We’ve just published our update for November 2016. This months update includes: Some new…
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Monthly summary – November 2016
Welcome to our monthly summary for November 2016. This provides a summary of: the latest updates to our self-help information…
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Is it possible to become a police officer if you have a criminal record?
Over the last few years, the rules regarding eligibility to become a police officer have been slightly relaxed. However, there…
