11th May 2013
The retention and disclosure of criminal records
"There has been some debate over two particular issues relating to
criminal records checks: the disclosure of non-conviction information
and the disclosure of old and minor convictions.
The Government
has recently legislated (via the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) to
introduce a number of new safeguards relating to the disclosure of
non-conviction information, such as a new independent disputes process.
The Court of Appeal ruled in January 2013 that the mandatory and blanket
disclosure of convictions as part of a criminal records check was
incompatible with Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights
(right to respect for private life). The Government is seeking leave to appeal this decision. The Government has also proposed legislation to
introduce a new filtering mechanism to restrict the disclosure of old
and minor convictions. This legislation requires the approval of
Parliament before it can come into force."
http://www.crimeline.info/news/the-retention-and-disclosure-of-criminal-records
The retention and disclosure of criminal records
http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/SN06441.pdf
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PUBLISHED: 00:20, 29 May 2013 | UPDATED: 00:27, 29 May 2013
Shoplifters and burglars get the right to work in schools and care homes
">Thousands of criminals will have their records wiped clean
>The changes to the criminal records regime follows a human rights ruling
>Under existing rules anyone wanting to work with children or vulnerable adults must disclose any previous convictions or cautions
>Judgment said disclosing minor offences was a breach of individual's right to a private and family life"
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2332432/Shoplifters-burglars-right-work-schools-care-homes.html
Burglars win right to keep convictions secret
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/10085036/Burglars-win-right-to-keep-convictions-secret.html
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