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Guidance when interpreting criminal record information

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For many years criminal record information has, legitimately or otherwise, been shared with employers and organisations.
Criminal record information can be obtained legally from Disclosure Scotland, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or from the individual to whom the criminal record information relates.

Disclosing criminal convictions – Robert’s story

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If you require specific advice and guidance on how to disclose a criminal record to an employer, read our dedicated webpage on Disclosing criminal records to employers. Alternatively you can contact our Criminal Record Support Service.

Interim findings from Lammy Review

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We welcome the interim findings of the Lammy Review, which shows worrying rates of bias against BAME groups at many stages of the criminal justice system from arrest through to prosecution in Magistrates and Crown courts. Read more. 

We welcome the interim findings of the Lammy Review, which shows worrying rates of bias against BAME groups at many stages of the criminal justice system from arrest through to prosecution in Magistrates and Crown courts. Read more. 

Students in Carlisle contribute to local art project

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This month Nacro Carlisle learners have been working with artist Charlie Whinney and Eden Rivers Trust to design and create a wooden sculpture aimed at getting people to think positively about the river Eden following the devastating floods that hit Carlisle and the surrounding areas last December.

Admissions Guidance on fair admissions for students

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We are delighted to have supported Supporting Professionalism in Admissions (SPA) in the development of this excellent guidance on fair admissions of students with criminal records; we would encourage all higher education establishments to read it.