We’ve just published our update for May 2018.             This months update includes: Some new information providing examples of self-disclosure statements/letters. A link to an advice post setting out the problems encountered when using a comparison website with an unspent conviction. A personal story on responding to a recruitment agency

We’ve just published our update for April 2018.             This months update includes: Some new information providing a step-by-step guide to applying for a basic DBS check. A link to our updated page on pub licensees (personal licence). A personal story on becoming a qualified football coach with a criminal

We’ve just published our update for March 2018.             This months update includes: Some new information providing an overview of the areas of life that can be affected by a criminal record. A link to our updated page on travelling abroad. A personal story from Margaret about her experiences of

We’ve just published our update for February 2018.             This months update includes: Some new guidance for individuals on changes to the rules on being a trustee or senior manager of a charity with a criminal record. Additional information in our seven stages of a criminal record series. A personal

We’ve just published our update for January 2018.             This months update includes: Some new information on the introduction of basic criminal record checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A personal story from a gentleman who trained to become a barber whilst in prison who’s gone on to provide

We’ve just published our update for December 2017.             This months update includes: An advice post which sets out the new discretionary powers given to the police by the Home Office for dealing with ‘sexting’ offences. A personal story in which an individual with a criminal record tells how he

We’ve just published our update for November 2017.             This months update includes: New information on the implications of accepting a police caution A call-out to anybody with a criminal record who has experienced difficulties in joining the update service with a manual DBS certificate A personal story which details

We’ve just published our update for October 2017.             This months update includes: Updated information on the eligibility or standard and enhanced checks A call-out to anybody with a criminal record who has been through the experience of applying to become a trustee A personal story which highlights how more

We’ve just published our update for September 2017.             This months update includes: New information on applying for a taxi licence An update to our page on challenging an ineligible Disclosure and Barring Service check A personal story on getting a job working for the NHS following a caution for

We’ve just published our update for August 2017.             This months update includes: Updated information on travelling to the US An advice post detailing ways of disclosing your criminal record if you don’t believe you’ve done anything wrong A personal story on getting permission from probation to return overseas following

We’ve just published our update for July 2017.             This months update includes: Some new information on hiring a car if you have a criminal record Updated information on complaints about probation which includes advice on complaining about Community Resolution Companies (CRC’s) A personal story on working with young and

We’ve just published our update for June 2017.             This months update includes: Some new information setting out how to apply to a court to end a court order Updated information on applying to university in particular, advice on appealing a university’s decision if you’ve been refused a place as