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Responding to the IMB Report on HMP Grath

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We comment on the issues highlighted in the latest inspection report from HMP Garth. The concerns raised are symptomatic of a wider systemic crisis across our prison system. The significant increase in violence and the easy availability of illicit substances reveal failures of urgent concern. Read our full statement.

Responding to the IMB Report on HMP Pentonville

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The most recent IMB Report on HMP Pentonville reveals the distressing reality of life for people inside a prison system on the brink of collapse. It is of serious concern that the widespread and systemic failures documented in this report are inhibiting efforts to rehabilitate people in prison. Read our full comment.

Disclosing motoring convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

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Despite the good intentions behind the ROA, it is far from perfect. There are still anomalies in the criminal record system that governs the disclosure of criminal records, which affect people long after the penalty or sentence they received has ended. A prime example of this is the treatment of motoring convictions under the ROA. This blog explores issues relating to the disclosure of motoring convictions and the implications. Read more.

Understanding your criminal record; what you need to know

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Whether you’re applying for a job, travelling, or looking for somewhere to live, knowing what’s on your criminal record and what you may need to disclose is important. So, let’s break it down—what exactly gets recorded, how long it stays there, and why it all matters.