Guidance

How to apply to remove a conviction for decriminalised sex offences

Guidance for applicants on how to apply for a disregard and pardon of convictions for decriminalised sex offences.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 6 November 2023

Applies to England and Wales

• Publication for Northern Ireland
• Publication for Scotland

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Apply to remove a conviction for decriminalised sex offences: applicant guidance

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Under the disregards and pardons scheme, you can apply to get a historic conviction for gay sex offences removed.

Published 6 November 2023