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FairChecks @FairChecks

Our criminal records system traps people in the past. It's time for a fresh start. Join us in calling for #FairChecks fairchecks.org.uk England & Wales Joined September 2021
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FairChecks @FairChecks

a month ago

"Our criminal records system cost my husband his life." FairChecks Ambassador Jane shares the story of her late husband whose life was ruined by his inescapable criminal record, eventually leading to his untimely death. 🔗Read Jane's story here: fairchecks.org.uk/our-criminal-r…

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FairChecks @FairChecks

a month ago

Does our criminal records system prevent rehabilitation? @TransformJust1 director @PenelopeGibbs2 explains the need for reform to @ConHome Crime & Justice Conference ⬇️ 🔗Take action: Sign up to FairChecks here: fairchecks.org.uk/#signup

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FairChecks @FairChecks

a month ago

Rich spent 8 weeks in prison for drug possession while at uni. Now he wants to give back & become a teacher. In these US states, Rich's conviction can be expunged. But here he must disclose his conviction forever & may struggle to find work. Read more: transformjustice.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

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FairChecks @FairChecks

2 months ago

At just 13, Maria was convicted of assaulting a police officer. Now, she wants to be a lawyer. In several US states, once she has passed the State Bar, employers won't see her record. But here Maria will never be able to become a solicitor Explore more: transformjustice.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

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FairChecks @FairChecks

2 months ago

❓Should very old and minor crimes appear on criminal record checks? Lord Chancellor @AlexChalkChelt stresses the need to keep reviewing our criminal records system at the recent @ConHome conference. See his response to @TransformJust1 director @PenelopeGibbs2 below ⬇️

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Penelope Gibbs @PenelopeGibbs2

2 months ago

Phew...have worked out that if Bob Stewart's conviction for hate crime had been upheld, it would have appeared on his enhanced DBS check (needed to volunteer in any school) for over 10 years! We surely need to reform our criminal records system fairchecks.org.uk

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Penelope Gibbs @PenelopeGibbs2

2 months ago

Phew...have worked out that if Bob Stewart's conviction for hate crime had been upheld, it would have appeared on his enhanced DBS check (needed to volunteer in any school) for over 10 years! We surely need to reform our criminal records system fairchecks.org.uk

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Unlock @unlockcharity

2 months ago

If you live in Scotland and need advice on how to navigate living with a criminal record @NextChapterScot has launched a shiny new website with lots of information

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Next Chapter Scotland @NextChapterScot

2 months ago

If you live in Scotland and need advice on how to navigate living with a criminal record @NextChapterScot has launched a shiny new website with lots of information

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FairChecks @FairChecks

2 months ago

Max set fire to a toilet roll aged 13 & got a community sentence for arson This will show for the rest of his life on detailed criminal record checks for roles like teacher, carer & accountant Sign now to stop punishing childhood offences forever ✍️🔗chng.it/9bz2bLSMCT

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FairChecks @FairChecks

2 months ago

At 15 Thomas stole a phone. Now, he has ambitions to get a job in banking. In England & Wales, his old conviction may get in the way. Read our new report to see how his chances improve in 4/5 of the US states we studied: transformjustice.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

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Penelope Gibbs @PenelopeGibbs2

2 months ago

Soiling the countryside with waste is terrible. But to send an 80 year old to prison for 6 weeks for this non-violent offence (as happened here) is cruel & a waste of resources. @EnvAgency should advocate for restorative justice for these cases gov.uk/government/new…

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