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Reflections of an Unlock helpline volunteer
The first week of June is Volunteer Week – when charities across the country say thank you and showcase the…
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More than 80,000 people are on the barred list according to latest DBS figures
If you are included on a barred list (Children’s or Adult’s) you will be unable to work in regulated activity…
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Introducing our new CEO: Angela Cairns
We’re delighted to announce that experienced charity leader Angela Cairns will be the charity’s new Chief Executive, and will take up…
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Our Spring 2021 newsletter
Today we’ve published our Spring 2021 newsletter. The newsletter provides an update of the news at Unlock in the last…
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Monthly update – March 2021
We’ve just published our update for March 2021. This months update includes: New information on sexual offence convictions: what you…
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Monthly summary – March 2021
Welcome to our monthly summary for March 2021. This provides a summary of: the latest updates to our self-help information…
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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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Happy 21st Birthday Unlock!
This year Unlock celebrates its 21st birthday, which we’re marking on the same day we publish our ambitious new strategic…
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An insight into Northern Ireland’s consultation on spending periods
The Northern Irish government has just completed their initial consultation on changing spending periods for criminal offences, spurred by a…
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Applying for a job with probation? Do you know what you need to disclose?
People with criminal records are often keen to use their experience to help others in prison or on probation. Lived…
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Sexual offence convictions: what you need to know
From March 2013 to March 2020, the number of sexual offences recorded by police forces in England and Wales almost…
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Moving on: Applying for settled status if you’re an EU citizen and travelling to Europe
This month we’ve written a further article for Insidetime ‘Through the Gate’ section which highlights the impact of a criminal…
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New report highlights impact of criminal records on women
While women overall are less likely to have a criminal record than men, those women who do are more likely to face barriers when accessing…
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Monthly update – January 2021
We’ve just published our update for January 2021. This months update includes: An advice post on changes to immigration rules and…
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Monthly summary – January 2021
Welcome to our monthly summary for January 2021. This provides a summary of: the latest updates to our self-help information…
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Changes to immigration rules and travel to Europe from 1 January 2021
What you’ll find in this post: Changes to the immigration rules for non-UK citizens Travelling to the EU with a…
