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Under the disregards and pardons scheme, you can get a historic conviction for gay sex offences removed.
Guidelines on the acceptance of pleas and the prosecutor's role in the sentencing exercise (revised 2009).
Honours can be taken away from people who have done something to damage the honours system’s reputation. Taking an honour away is called ‘forfeiture’.
Guidance for members on prisoners who maintain their innocence
When to tell a potential employer, university, college or insurance company about a criminal record, when it becomes 'spent' and what shows up on a DBS check.
Overview of the public service vehicle operator licensing system.
Policy and guidance on the management and care of unconvicted, unsentenced and civil prisoners where it differs from other prisoners.
Guidance for individuals about automatic disqualification rules, what to do if you become disqualified and how to apply for a waiver.
A table of rehabilitation periods for the most common sentences and disposals, and example scenarios.
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