We’ve just published our update for June 2018.

This months update includes:

1. An advice post setting out the pros and cons of applying for a Subject Access Request compared with a basic DBS check if you want to find out whats on your criminal record.
2. A link to an updated page on organisations around the world who either work with or provide information and advice to people with a criminal record.
3. A personal story on changing your name.
4. A link to a discussion on theForum from Sid whose old friend is threatening to disclose details of his conviction to his family and friends.
5. Details of a paper published by Unlock which sets out why recent changes being made by UCAS on their application forms are the way forward for anybody looking to apply to university with a criminal record.

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 June 2018 update in full.

Best wishes,

Unlock

Notes

• All previous updates can be found in full in the ‘Latest updates‘ section of our Information Hub
• For more self-help information, please visit unlock.devchd.com/information-and-advice/
• If you have any questions about this information, please contact our helpline
• If you’ve been forwarded this email, you can sign up to receive these updates directly by clicking here and selecting to receive ‘News/updates for people with convictions’
• If you have found this information useful, please leave us your feedback and/or consider making a donation.

We’ve just published our update for May 2018.

This months update includes:

1. Some new information providing examples of self-disclosure statements/letters.
2. A link to an advice post setting out the problems encountered when using a comparison website with an unspent conviction.
3. A personal story on responding to a recruitment agency after being rejected for a job.
4. A link to a discussion on theForum on applying to the USA for a tourist visa.
5. Details of our CrowdJustice appeal to help raise money to assist us in our intervening in the Supreme Court next month.

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 May 2018 update in full.

Best wishes,

Unlock

Notes

• All previous updates can be found in full in the ‘Latest updates‘ section of our Information Hub
• For more self-help information, please visit unlock.devchd.com/information-and-advice/
• If you have any questions about this information, please contact our helpline
• If you’ve been forwarded this email, you can sign up to receive these updates directly by clicking here and selecting to receive ‘News/updates for people with convictions’
• If you have found this information useful, please leave us your feedback and/or consider making a donation.

We’ve just published our update for April 2018.

This months update includes:

1. Some new information providing a step-by-step guide to applying for a basic DBS check.
2. A link to our updated page on pub licensees (personal licence).
3. A personal story on becoming a qualified football coach with a criminal record.
4. A link to a discussion on theForum from RunningMan looking for some advice around disclosure following a job offer.
5. Details of a job vacancy at Unlock for a policy and practice lead.

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 April 2018 update in full

Best wishes,

Unlock

Notes

• All previous updates can be found in full in the ‘Latest updates‘ section of our Information Hub
• For more self-help information, please visit unlock.devchd.com/information-and-advice/
• If you have any questions about this information, please contact our helpline
• If you’ve been forwarded this email, you can sign up to receive these updates directly by clicking here and selecting to receive ‘News/updates for people with convictions’
• If you have found this information useful, please leave us your feedback and/or consider making a donation.

We’ve just published our update for March 2018.

This months update includes:

1. Some new information providing an overview of the areas of life that can be affected by a criminal record.
2. A link to our updated page on travelling abroad.
3. A personal story from Margaret about her experiences of learning to read in prison and what she’s done since her release.
4. A link to a discussion on theForum from Derek about his experience of a recent visit to the jobcentre.
5. Details of our ‘Advising with Conviction’ workshops taking place during 2018.

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 March 2018 update in full

Best wishes,

Unlock

Notes

• All previous updates can be found in full in the ‘Latest updates‘ section of our Information Hub
• For more self-help information, please visit unlock.devchd.com/information-and-advice/
• If you have any questions about this information, please contact our helpline
• If you’ve been forwarded this email, you can sign up to receive these updates directly by clicking here and selecting to receive ‘News/updates for people with convictions’
• If you have found this information useful, please leave us your feedback and/or consider making a donation.

We’ve just published our update for February 2018.

This months update includes:

1. Some new guidance for individuals on changes to the rules on being a trustee or senior manager of a charity with a criminal record.
2. Additional information in our seven stages of a criminal record series.
3. A personal story from a gentleman who successfully challenged an employers ineligible DBS check.
4. A link to a discussion on theForum from a gentleman who has started to develop a list of countries that may refuse entry to people on the Sex Offenders Register.
5. Details of Lord Ramsbotham’s Private Members Bill which has just had its second reading in the House of Lords.

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 February 2018 update in full

Best wishes,

Unlock

Notes

• All previous updates can be found in full in the ‘Latest updates‘ section of our Information Hub
• For more self-help information, please visit unlock.devchd.com/information-and-advice/
• If you have any questions about this information, please contact our helpline
• If you’ve been forwarded this email, you can sign up to receive these updates directly by clicking here and selecting to receive ‘News/updates for people with convictions’
• If you have found this information useful, please leave us your feedback and/or consider making a donation.

We’ve just published our update for January 2018.

This months update includes:

1. Some new information on the introduction of basic criminal record checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
2. A personal story from a gentleman who trained to become a barber whilst in prison who’s gone on to provide opportunities for other people with convictions.
3. A link to a discussion on theForum from somebody who wants help in expanding his social circle.
4. Details of what to do if you’re interested in joining our Board of Trustees.

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 January 2018 update in full

Best wishes,

Unlock

Notes

• All previous updates can be found in full in the ‘Latest updates‘ section of our Information Hub
• For more self-help information, please visit unlock.devchd.com/information-and-advice/
• If you have any questions about this information, please contact our helpline
• If you’ve been forwarded this email, you can sign up to receive these updates directly by clicking here and selecting to receive ‘News/updates for people with convictions’
• If you have found this information useful, please leave us your feedback and/or consider making a donation.

We’ve just published our update for December 2017.

This months update includes:

1. An advice post which sets out the new discretionary powers given to the police by the Home Office for dealing with ‘sexting’ offences.
2. A personal story in which an individual with a criminal record tells how he received a shotgun licence after successfully appealing a blanket ban which prohibits anybody who has served a prison sentence from holding a licence for a certain period of time.
3. A link to a discussion on theForum from somebody who has been dismissed by their employer after applying for a new role in the company which required them to have a formal criminal record check.
4. Details of a briefing published by the Centre for Criminal and Justice Studies (CCJS).

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 December 2017 update in full

Best wishes,

Unlock

Notes

• All previous updates can be found in full in the ‘Latest updates‘ section of our Information Hub
• For more self-help information, please visit unlock.devchd.com/information-and-advice/
• If you have any questions about this information, please contact our helpline
• If you’ve been forwarded this email, you can sign up to receive these updates directly by clicking here and selecting to receive ‘News/updates for people with convictions’
• If you have found this information useful, please leave us your feedback and/or consider making a donation.

We’ve just published our update for November 2017.

This months update includes:

1. New information on the implications of accepting a police caution
2. A call-out to anybody with a criminal record who has experienced difficulties in joining the update service with a manual DBS certificate
3. A personal story which details an individuals success in getting into care work with a criminal record
4. A link to a discussion on theForum on travelling abroad for employment whilst on licence.

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 November 2017 update in full

Best wishes,

Unlock

Notes

• All previous updates can be found in full in the ‘Latest updates‘ section of our Information Hub
• For more self-help information, please visit unlock.devchd.com/information-and-advice/
• If you have any questions about this information, please contact our helpline
• If you’ve been forwarded this email, you can sign up to receive these updates directly by clicking here and selecting to receive ‘News/updates for people with convictions’
• If you have found this information useful, please leave us your feedback and/or consider making a donation.

We’ve just published our update for October 2017.

This months update includes:

1. Updated information on the eligibility or standard and enhanced checks
2. A call-out to anybody with a criminal record who has been through the experience of applying to become a trustee
3. A personal story which highlights how more and more employers are doing criminal record checks and appear to be the most risk averse they’ve ever been
4. A link to a discussion on theForum on becoming a counsellor/therapist
5. Details of our response to the Justice Committee’s report into the disclosure of youth criminal records.

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 October 2017 update in full

Best wishes,

Unlock

Notes

• All previous updates can be found in full in the ‘Latest updates‘ section of our Information Hub
• For more self-help information, please visit unlock.devchd.com/information-and-advice/
• If you have any questions about this information, please contact our helpline
• If you’ve been forwarded this email, you can sign up to receive these updates directly by clicking here and selecting to receive ‘News/updates for people with convictions’
• If you have found this information useful, please leave us your feedback and/or consider making a donation.