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Monthly update – September 2018

We’ve just published our update for September 2018.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This months update includes:

  1. A new list of insurance brokers who are able to provide commercial insurance policies to people with a criminal record.
  2. An advice post highlighting the details of a case heard in the Supreme Court around the disclosure of police intelligence on enhanced DBS checks.
  3. A personal story setting out some tips on the do’s and don’ts of disclosing a conviction to an employer.
  4. A link to a discussion on theForum from Thorswrath who wants clarification on whether the ROA applies to sexual offences.
  5. Details of a pilot project we’ve launched to work with three universities supporting them to implement best practice procedures when receiving applications from individuals 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 September 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.

 

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