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Big development today! Ten UK universities lead the way by signing the ‘Fair Chance for Students with Convictions’ pledge. We’ve also published a toolkit designed to help higher education providers with fair admissions. Read more: #fairchancepledge

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Today is the launch of the #FairChecks movement. People make mistakes, particularly when young. A criminal record should not hold people back from fulfilling their potential. Join & share if you think we need a fresh start for the criminal records system.

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Today is a landmark day. @UKSupremeCourt rules that the criminal records disclosure regime as it applies to multiple convictions and childhood warnings/reprimands is disproportionate. Read our full response: #dbsfiltering

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After years of campaigning to reform the criminal records disclosure system, & over 18 months since a major Supreme Court ruling that we intervened in, the government has finally responded with plans to change it. Read @chrisstacey 's response: #fairchecks

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We're looking forward to talking all about our work - and sharing the voices of people with criminal records - with @JolyonMaugham 's followers this afternoon!

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@JolyonMaugham

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Very pleased to say that @unlockcharity will be taking over my twitter account between 2pm and 4pm today.

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📣Big News! We're delighted to announce the appointment of our new CEO, Dr Andrew Henley. A renowned expert on the impact of criminal records, Andrew will take up the position of CEO on 1 February - read more about him here:

Unlock welcomes Dr Andrew Henley as new CEO - Unlock

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Landmark Court of Appeal ruling today on disclosure of criminal records. Read our full press release @ #dbsfiltering

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We’ve just launched a CrowdJustice appeal to help us to wipe DBS checks clean of old and minor criminal records. We need your help to challenge the government in the Supreme Court. Donate now here: and please share widely! #CleanSlate

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@jtoyahb @benjaminbutter Thanks for linking us into this thread Jodie. Benjamin - Sorry to hear this. Feel free to DM us with some more details or you can email advice @unlock .org.uk. Best wishes.

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Unlock very much welcomes & supports today’s announcement by the Justice Secretary to make changes to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This is something we have long-campaigned for. Read full comment from co-director @chrisstacey here: #roareform

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A week today, the Supreme Court begins to hear the case about disclosing old and minor criminal records on standard/enhanced DBS checks. We're intervening in this landmark case. Find out how we think the disclosure rules should change: #CleanSlate

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Excellent piece by @DavidLammy : ‘Ex-offenders should have the chance of a clean slate’ - "As a society, we cannot afford to condemn them to the shadows." #FairChecks

David Lammy: ‘Ex-offenders should have the chance of a clean slate’

Those who have made mistakes but have since turned their lives around should be given the chance to contribute

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After many years of campaigning, and months of holding the government to account, we're pleased to be able to confirm that planned changes to criminal record disclosures will take effect on 28 November. Find out what this means for you:

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Today we're celebrating our 21st birthday year - and launching the ambitious new strategy that will take us forward. Find out more All day we'll be sharing lovely birthday messages from our friends, supporters and people we've helped #HappyBirthdayUnlock

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People with criminal records have skills and experience to bring to the workplace, just like anyone else. It's great to see more employers interested in seeing the person first - not their past.

Ex-offenders could help cut UK labour shortages, says report

Good Jobs Project from ReGenerate aims to help ex-prisoners, neurodivergent people, asylum seekers and other groups into work

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Are you female and have a criminal record? We want to hear from you! Help us understand the structural barriers women face in terms of their criminal record. Complete our online survey (responses are confidential) at this link: #femalecriminalrecords

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We're calling on #UCAS to remove the box at application and to consider criminal records after offers are made!

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Most of the rehabilitation announcements in today's prisons white paper are nothing new. If we really want to support people to move on positively and contribute to society, we must reform the criminal record disclosure system.

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3 years

⚖️We were proud to support colleagues at @niacro and @NIHRC with this case - and are so pleased to see this judgement. A blanket approach of lifelong disclosure prevents people from moving on positively. ⚠️In England & Wales, a sentence of 4 years or more can never be spent.

Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission

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. @NIHRC Chief Commissioner Alyson Kilpatrick welcomes today's judgment on the Commission’s challenge to the rehabilitation of offenders legislation in Northern Ireland. @niacro @unlockcharity

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Landmark case on disproportionate criminal records disclosure regime reaches Supreme Court tomorrow. Unlock has intervened; it's the first time we've done this, reflecting the importance of this issue and these appeals. Read more: #dbsfiltering #CleanSlate

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Today we’ve published new guidance to support employers to ensure that their policies & practices on collecting criminal records data during recruitment is compliant with #GDPR & the Data Protection Act 2018. More @ @ICONews #dataprotection #bantheboxuk

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✨ New vacancy at Unlock! ✨ We're excited to announce a new 12-month paid training placement for a person with a criminal record. 12-month contract, full time £22,425 Home based, with some travel to our Maidstone office (expenses covered) Apply:

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We were delighted to receive this birthday message from one of our co-founders, @stephenfry . He's right that there's still much more to do - take a look at our plan for the next five years: #HappyBirthdayUnlock

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We welcome today's announcement of planned reforms to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act - but the proposed exclusions risk creating unfairness at the margins. See our full comment:

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Big news today. We’re excited to announce two new job vacancies. We’re recruiting our first Digital and communications manager, as well as a Policy officer vacancy. Full details here: . Please help us to promote and share as widely as possible.

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Today on #IWD2021 we publish our new report, highlighting the experiences of women with criminal records: Throughout the day we'll be sharing the key findings, and the voices of the women who took part

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Calling all #peoplewithconvictions . Have you experienced good or bad treatment by employers because of your past? Take a look at the government's consultation on employer recruitment practices. It's open to all (deadline 31st Aug). Share your experiences!

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📣 Spending periods have changed from today! Spending periods for community orders, youth rehabilitation orders and prison sentences have changed. If your conviction is spent it won't show on a Basic DBS check. Read more:

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Since serving her sentence, Mandy has powerfully demonstrated how it's possible to move forward from the most difficult and complicated experiences. Too often stigma, prejudice and discrimination prevent people from being able to make a positive contribution to society.

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4 years

New research from Unlock and @PRTuk has found that better advice and information could increase employers' confidence in hiring people convicted of sexual offences:

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3 years

We're disappointed to see phrases like 'use prisoners' in the conversation about this. People in prison and with criminal records aren't commodities, they're human beings with aspirations and potential, and the right to a fair chance at moving on positively after their sentence.

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📚📔📝If you're applying to university and have a criminal record, it can be nerve-wracking wondering if your convictions will be a barrier. We've created a database of university policies, so you can be prepared for what questions you'll be asked

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Too many people are held back by a criminal records system that isn't fit for purpose. @FairChecks is a movement calling for a fresh start to the UK’s outdated criminal records system, because everyone deserves a genuine chance to move on

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New report published today by @unlockcharity highlights ‘double discrimination’ faced by black, Asian and minority ethnic people with a criminal record. Read more: #doublediscrimination

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We can't expect someone leaving prison to find a job, move on and make a positive contribution to society if they have nowhere safe to live. We were pleased to sign this letter alongside many other organisations

Joint letter to the Prime Minister and Justice Secretary calling for housing for all prison leavers

Along with other organisations, we have written a letter to the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, and the Secretary of State for Justice, Robert Buckland, about accommodation for prison leavers and the...

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Being unable to move on and build a good life because the system holds you back, has a detrimental impact on mental health and wellbeing. Everyone deserves the opportunity for a fresh start. Find information and support: #WorldMentalHealthDay

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📣 Big news! We're delighted to announce that our new CEO will be experienced charity leader Angela Cairns @Anjipowerr . Find out more about Angela:

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8 years

We're delighted to announce that we won the Longford Prize 2016 at @LongfordTrust #LongfordLecture last night. More

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3 years

Release on Temporary License is nothing new - what's new is the sudden interest in using these schemes to fill labour shortages. Will these conversations lead to more jobs for people on release, and employers seeing the person first? We hope so.

UK food firms beg ministers to let them use prisoners to ease labour shortages

Meat processors and others say they must have more day release workers as they cannot find enough staff

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📣Our newly redeveloped disclosure calculator is now live! 🛠️ We've rebuilt it from the ground up to make it much easier to find out if you need to disclose your conviction. Try it out:

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4 years

Today's changes to the filtering system have been years in the making. @ChrisStacey explains the changes, and how we got here ⬇️

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3 years

Unlock Policy Officer @SamPoliticalAn1 giving evidence to the PCSC Bill Committee this morning - we must close the loophole that allows children who commit crimes to be sentenced as adults, due to court delays they can't control.

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4 years

Interested in doing a PhD looking at the policies & practices of UK universities for applicants with criminal records? We're delighted to be working with @UoNSociology to offer an @ESRC funded PhD. Deadline 4th March. More details: #studentswithconvictions

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"Denying victims compensation because of their past flies in the face of the principles of both rehabilitation and justice, and creates a dangerous hierarchy of ‘deserving’ and ‘undeserving’ victims" - our CEO @Anjipowerr in @MetroUK today

It's not right to deny victims compensation, just because they have a conviction

Appallingly, we’ve seen a victim of an organised grooming gang denied compensation because she had spent time in custody as a result of the abuse.

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4 years

We want to thank @ChrisStacey for his hard work and leadership, and his passion for improving the lives of people with criminal records. We wish him all the best in his new role at @Clinks_Tweets

Christopher Stacey

@ChrisStacey

4 years

Big personal news! After nearly 13 years @unlockcharity I'm moving on at end of January. It's an amazing charity, a cause I care deeply about & I'm proud to have played my part in building an incredible organisation that's had some huge successes. More ⬇️

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Sexual offences often have a lifelong impact, and victims deserve justice and support. While we understand victims' concerns, people must have the right to demonstrate that they no longer pose a risk. Allowing people to rehabilitate makes society safer.

'Frightened' abuse victim wants law change as number of sex offenders removed from register revealed

Offenders have had the right to apply for a review after 15 years on the register since 2012. But now Laura Stewart, who was abused as a child, is petitioning MPs to change the law after she discov...

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3 years

Women's criminal records often exist alongside trauma, with little or no specialist support available to help them move on positively. Almost two-thirds of women we surveyed said they had experienced domestic abuse

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6 years

We've submitted our case to the Supreme Case as intervener. We're challenging the government's approach of disclosing old & minor criminal records. It's less than 2 weeks now until the #DBSfiltering hearing. To support, donate to our #CleanSlate campaign:

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4 years

"Rights groups condemn government’s failure to fix broken DBS system". Joint statement issued today from Unlock, @libertyhq & @Justforkidslaw . Read in full here: . And read comment from @chrisstacey below #fairchecks #dbsfiltering

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BIG NEWS! The @UKSupremeCourt is to issue its judgment on the landmark criminal record disclosure regime case on Wednesday (30th January). We intervened in the case with support of @BindmansLLP & @DoughtyStPublic . More details on our website: #dbsfiltering

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4 years

We're delighted to be shortlisted alongside such fantastic individuals and organisations 🥳

Criminal Justice Alliance

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We are pleased to announce the shortlist for the CJA Awards 2020. You can read more about the CJA Awards and register for the ceremony on 26 November here:

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Today we’ve published new guidance and tools to help charities and individuals deal with changes to charity rules and criminal records. Read the comment below from our co-director @chrisstacey and find out more at #LeadingCharitiesWithConviction

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A big thank you to @WestonFdn who have just funded our advice, information and support services for two years. This support will allow us to be there for people with criminal records as they navigate obstacles and challenges around employment, housing and more.

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We're looking for an inspiring individual who is passionate about our mission, a hands-on leader and a skilled advocate for people with criminal records. Find out more about the role and how to apply ⬇️

Peridot Partners

@PeridotPartners

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Lead the independent, award-winning national @unlockcharity as CEO and drive forward the next five-year strategy. This is an amazing role for an inspiring, enabling and developmental leader who can work alongside an expert and dedicated team ➡️

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📣We're looking for a new CEO Are you the person to help us deliver our vision of a fairer future for people with criminal records? Find out more and apply: Closing date: 15 October

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New blog: @nicola_collett shares some of the early themes emerging from her research into the impact of criminal records acquired between the ages of 10-25

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We're delighted to announce a new addition to the Unlock team. Please welcome (& follow) @rachelrosetynan - she's joined as our new policy and practice lead, working on fair access to employment and higher education for #peoplewithconvictions . Read more @

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'Time to give ex-offenders a chance' - great article by Chamber of Commerce boss @NEEChamberJames #FairChanceUK

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In supporting #FairChecks , Lord Ramsbotham, former Chief Inspector of Prisons: "Not only does the current system hinder rehabilitation, it has been judged to be bad in practice by successive governments and wrong in law by the Supreme Court." Join & share:

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Dealing with the stigma and obstacles a criminal record brings can feel isolating. Our peer-led helpline and online support are here for anyone with a criminal record, to give you practical advice and remind you that you're not alone.

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As part of the Unlocking students with conviction project we're launching today, we’re looking forward to working with @unisouthampton @cardiffuni & @GoldsmithsUoL as well as working alongside many others, including @PrisonersEd , @UCAS_corporate , @UniversitiesUK & @LongfordTrust

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Here is a statement from our co-director, @chrisstacey , following the tragic events of last Friday at London Bridge:

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📣Announcement! We're so pleased to introduce the new Unlock website. The main goal of our redevelopment was to make our information and advice as easy to find and use as possible - with accessibility as a top priority. We hope you like it

Home - Unlock

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We're excited to launch today a pilot project, supported by the @UPP_Foundation , to help #universities take on students with criminal records. Read a comment from our @chrisstacey below, and find out more in our news post here: #studentswithconviction

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All of us at Unlock are deeply saddened by the passing of Lord Ramsbotham. He leaves a powerful legacy not just as Unlock's president, but as a kind man and a force for good in criminal justice. We're thinking of all his loved ones at this time.

Statement on the passing of Lord Ramsbotham - Unlock

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A warm welcome to our new CEO Angela Cairns who joins us today! @Anjipowerr

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6 years

Today we've published a new paper, University admissions and criminal records. Featuring essays from @BradleyDeanC , @juvyjustchange & @ChrisStacey , it looks at new research, lessons from the US and where next for universities in the UK. Download the paper:

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The @FairChecks movement has 3 key asks for a fairer criminal record system: 1. Wipe the slate clean for childhood offences 2. Remove criminal records for cautions 3. Stop forcing people to reveal short prison sentences forever Will you join us?

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This #BlackHistoryMonth we are committing to amplifying the voices of people and organisations doing amazing work supporting black people with criminal records. This blog from @ChrisStacey in June reflects on racial discrimination within the system

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3 years

We welcome @RobBAylesbury drawing attention to this crucial issue. Sentencing has a knock-on effect on the rest of someone's life - young people shouldn't be subjected to adult criminal record disclosure rules simply because they turned 18 while waiting for a court date.

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📢 I introduced my Ten Minute Rule Bill in the @HouseofCommonsUK today. My Youth Courts & Sentencing Bill will mean that children who commit crimes before they're 18 are dealt with in youth courts and receive a youth sentence, even if they turn 18 before going to court 1/4

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One in six of us has some form of criminal record. Our outdated criminal records system is holding so many people back from contributing fully to society. Help us get a fresh start for our criminal records system by joining the #FairChecks movement:

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📢 We're hiring! If you've got policy work experience and want to help us dismantle the systemic barriers that impact people with criminal records, we want to hear from you! ⏲️ Full time, permanent 💵 £29,801 🏖️ 28 days (inc 3 days Xmas closure) Apply:

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We know a criminal record can have a lifelong impact on a young person, closing doors to them before their career has even begun. Support this great evidence based campaign to divert young people into support instead ⬇️

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Our research reveals that young adults & the public want to see police reform Today our New Generation Campaigners are leading a campaign to reduce arrests of vulnerable young adults for non-violent crime & get police to divert them into support instead:

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We are concerned about the way these important issues are being reported and discussed in the media. The use of blanket terms like 'criminals' reinforces harmful stigma against people with criminal records, of which there are 12 million in the UK. [1]

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Hundreds of police officers who should have failed vetting checks may be in the job in England and Wales, a damning report has found. Matt Parr from Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary spoke to #BBCBreakfast

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What will be the impact of the government's planned changes to the disclosure rules announced last week in response to the Supreme Court ruling? We've produced a brief guide and a simple flowchart - both on our website here:

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4 years

After years of campaigning to reform the criminal records disclosure system, & over 18 months since a major Supreme Court ruling that we intervened in, the government has finally responded with plans to change it. Read @chrisstacey 's response: #fairchecks

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Criminal records case at the Supreme Court in June - If we win, the Government will have to change the system of disclosing old and minor criminal records. We need your help to give us the best chance. Donate to our CrowdJustice appeal: #CleanSlate

Help us wipe DBS checks clean of old/minor criminal records

Unlock is an independent charity that stands up for people who find themselves being held back in life because of mistakes they made when they were younger that resulted in a criminal record.

www.crowdjustice.com

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If you've got a criminal record and have applied for a university course in the last three years, we want to hear from you - whether you were successful or not Please share!

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We've heard a lot of talk in the last few weeks about how people leaving prison could 'fill the gaps' in the labour market. Here our CEO @Anjipowerr blogs about why we need to stop seeing people with criminal records as a commodity

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We're pleased to see this from @_CPBrooks . Access to education is an important part of rehabilitation, but too many people still find themselves locked out of university because of prejudice, stigma and discrimination

What a criminal record can mean for access to higher education | Wonkhe

Things have got better, but we still don't really know how a criminal record has an impact on application to and study in higher education. Charlotte Brooks aims to find out.

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We hope this will lead to a long-term shift, as more employers realise that the vast majority of people with criminal records present no risk in the workplace. They're individuals with valuable skills and life experiences, just like any other employee.

Ex-offenders given second chance by employers amid labour shortage

Charities supporting prisoners and ex-offenders into work report an ‘exponential’ increase in inquiries from employers who are struggling to fill vacancies, reports Ben Chapman

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In November after years of campaigning, the rules on what gets disclosed on a DBS check finally changed - meaning thousands of people are now able to move on positively without fear of stigma. Tony* is one of those people and has shared his story with us:

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We're in the Supreme Court today. We've intervened in a landmark legal case on the criminal record disclosure regime. Help us to wipe DBS checks clean of old/minor criminal records. Donate now to our #CleanSlate crowdfunding campaign:

Help us wipe DBS checks clean of old/minor criminal records

Unlock is an independent charity that stands up for people who find themselves being held back in life because of mistakes they made when they were younger that resulted in a criminal record.

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Criminal records acquired during childhood can continue to hold people back decades later, and make it harder for young people to break away from serious youth violence. Reform is urgently needed to allow young people to move on with their lives.

AYJ

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4 years

@cypnow has reported on our latest briefing about how child criminal records are impeding necessary progress in the YJS, including the realisation of the @_YJB 's priority area goals.

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Many people with criminal records find that self-employment is a way for them to move on positively and find a fulfilling career. Read about how Derek Jones did just that - and helped people in prison along the way

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Unlock welcomes government announcement to scrap #disqualificationbyassociation in schools. Our @ChrisStacey "it did nothing to contribute towards safeguarding in schools. The arrangements were disproportionate, unfair & ineffective." Read more @ #scrapDbA

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Google loses landmark 'right to be forgotten' and spent convictions case. Read the comment from our co-director @ChrisStacey at

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Today we launch a new report. Key finding: Almost three-quarters of national companies continue to ask about criminal records at job application stage. It’s time for businesses to #BantheBoxUK . Read more and download: #aquestionoffairness

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Lots of 'we need to look at the circumstances at the time' takes out at the moment. Wouldn't it be cool if employers did the same when recruiting people with convictions?

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Due to recent events I thought it would be great to share my success story and my prison journey will continue next week. Please share with anyone that is struggling to find work and tell them to reach out, I will do all I can to help you! 😊RT & Like 🙏

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Calling all employers. Does your business actively recruit #peoplewithconvictions ? Or does it avoid recruiting anyone with a criminal record? The government has a call for evidence on employing people with convictions. Deadline is 31 August. Find out more

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Criminal records charity launches website to help employers recruit people with convictions

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We're really pleased to see people with criminal records included in @CityGuildsGroup 's series on diversity and inclusion. You can watch the recording of their event here: @JamesTCobbler @NewFutrsNet @Deloitte @EsmeeFairbairn #inclusion

Fair opportunities: employing prison leavers | City & Guilds Foundation

The second in the City & Guilds Foundation's event series in June, focused on the employment of people with lived experience of the justice system.

cityandguildsfoundation.org

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7 years

We've published our top 4 priorities for the next government relating to #peoplewithconvictions - take a look at

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3 years

Unfortunately, Marc* isn't the first person who has got in touch with us after being dismissed by Amazon following a DBS check - despite having already disclosed his unspent convictions prior to being offered a job.

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5 years

Opportunity! We're supporting the research of @nicola_collett into criminal records acquired in youth. Are you aged 25 or over? Did you receive a non-custodial criminal record between the ages of 10-25? Are you living in Midlands/North-West England? More @

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4 years

People with criminal records have unique skills, experience and insight to bring to a job, just like anyone else. It's great to see a success story from this scheme

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6 years

Thank you to all 354 supporters of our crowdfunding appeal. We've now got a court date and we need your help to smash our £12,000 target by donating. Help us to wipe DBS checks clean of old and minor criminal records. Donate now here:

Help us wipe DBS checks clean of old/minor criminal records

Unlock is an independent charity that stands up for people who find themselves being held back in life because of mistakes they made when they were younger that resulted in a criminal record.

www.crowdjustice.com

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Although today's changes to spending periods are a step in the right direction and will benefit thousands of people, we won't stop until everyone with a criminal record has the chance to move on positively with their lives. Read more about the changes:

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5 years

"Appointing a trustee with a criminal record: reflections of a successful applicant and charity" - check out this blog from a charity and individual that have recently been through @ChtyCommission 's 'waiver' process. Really important advice for others.

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Calling all #peoplewithconvictions - survey on what @MoJGovUK could do to encourage more businesses to employ people

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