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VIEW ALL -- 07/12/2020in Decriminalised gay sex offences, Latest, News @ Unlock
Pardons for historic gay convictions: a call for evidence
It is quite rare for any government to admit to some historic wrongdoing, and even more so to take some concrete efforts to tackle it. When the government announced that it would be creating a process for gay and bisexual men to have their certain convictions removed from the record, this was a unique opportunity... - 28/11/2020in Latest, News @ Unlock, News & Media, Policy successes, Unlock's blog, Way DBS work, What DBS disclose
A momentous day for tens of thousands of people with old and minor criminal records
Today is a momentous day for tens of thousands of people with old and minor criminal records. The stigma and embarrassment of a criminal record means many people simply don’t apply for jobs or voluntary roles that would require them to disclose their old and minor convictions or cautions. It’s a toxic form of punishment...
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