Monthly update – August 2018

We’ve just published our update for August 2018.

This months update includes:

1. An update post setting out changes to the ‘disqualification by association’ element of the Childcare Disqualification Requirements which came into effect on 31st August 2018.
2. A link to updated information on applying to university.
3. A personal story explaining why the government needs to change the current filtering system.
4. A link to a discussion on theForum from Neo Matrix who is keen to hear what changes people feel the government could make to help those with convictions get into work.
5. A blog by Christopher Stacey reflecting how the Charity Commission’s changes to the ‘automatic disqualification’ rules will impact on how charities involve people with criminal records at a senior level.

The full update provides a summary of:

1. the latest updates to our self-help information site for people with convictions
2. recent posts to our online magazine, theRecord
3. discussions on our online forum
4. other news and developments that might be of interest to individuals with a criminal record

Read the August 2018 update in full.

Best wishes,

Unlock

Notes

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