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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.

Responding to the recent IMB Report on HMP Hindley YOI

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“The latest IMB Report on HMP Hindley YOI reveals alarming deficits in basic safety measures, mental health support, and rehabilitation programmes for the children and adults imprisoned there. The issues highlighted include, rampant drug use, soaring rates of violence and overcrowding which reflect concerning trends we are seeing in prisons across the country”

Response to HM Chief Inspector of Prisons annual report

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This week’s report from HM Chief Inspector of Prisons is a damning indictment of a prison system on its knees. This is a system that is failing in its most basic duty, to keep people safe from harm. Efforts to rehabilitate and prepare prison-leavers for release have been struggling under the weight of decades of under-investment, overcrowding and poor long-term planning.

SDS40 – early release, Nacro comment

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Campbell Robb, Nacro, Chief Executive comments on the start of the Government’s early release scheme, known as SDS40: “The Government needed to take action in the short-term to tackle the prisons crisis but inevitably this is going to cause problems elsewhere in a broken system.”