Guidance and regulation

Explains the difference between spent and unspent convictions, outlines which convictions must be declared when applying for jobs and any exceptions.

• From: Ministry of Justice
• Updated: 28 October 2023

• Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975

  1. Introduction This document should be considered a guide to the position…

Offending behaviour programmes and interventions currently available for offenders in England and Wales.

• From: HM Prison and Probation Service and 1 others
• Updated: 23 May 2022

This guidance highlights the benefits of working with prisons and hiring ex-offenders to help fill skills gaps and reduce re-offending.

• From: Ministry of Justice
• Updated: 8 March 2023

• Employing prisoners and ex-offenders

  Introduction A third of businesses state that they are unable to address…

Guidance for police and practitioners regarding the legislation under Part 2 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.

• From: Home Office
• Updated: 31 March 2023

Information provided to organisations supporting the rehabilitation of offenders.

• From: Ministry of Justice
• Updated: 8 June 2023

Guidance on implementing section 176 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014: Low-value shoplifting.

• From: Home Office
• Updated: 11 June 2014

A list of approved drink-drive rehabilitation scheme course providers and the areas where they provide courses in England and Scotland.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 11 April 2024

What should be covered during drink-drive rehabilitation scheme courses.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 24 November 2014

How to run and manage a drink-drive rehabilitation course, including making bookings, ID checks and issuing certificates.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 18 April 2024

Guidance for probation staff about the rehabilitation activity requirement (RAR).

• From: HM Prison and Probation Service and 1 others
• Updated: 7 February 2019

List of specified offences that can be prosecuted by the police.

• From: Home Office
• Updated: 11 June 2014

Factsheets to help you understand your criminal record and whether it affects the jobs you can apply for.

• From: Ministry of Justice
• Updated: 28 October 2023

How to set up a drink-drive rehabilitation course, applying for approval, fees you have to pay and how you'll be monitored.

• From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Updated: 18 April 2024

Guidance for criminal justice agencies on the youth remand framework changes in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts (PCSC) Act 2022, including changes to remand to local authority accommodation (RLAA).

• From: Ministry of Justice
• Updated: 24 January 2023

The Youth Justice Sports Fund provides funding to local sport schemes, to support young people at risk of entering the criminal justice system.

• From: Ministry of Justice
• Updated: 1 February 2023

Case studies and promotional material for 'See what's on the inside', the ex-offender employment campaign, which highlights the benefits of hiring prisoners and ex-offenders.

• From: Ministry of Justice
• Updated: 6 August 2018

A brief explainer of some of the key policy areas of the Prisons Strategy White Paper.

• From: Ministry of Justice
• Updated: 7 December 2021

Information on legal and detention systems, in Jamaica, for British nationals abroad.

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and 1 others
• Updated: 26 July 2023

A review of prison education to examine how it supports rehabilitation of different types of prison learners.

• From: Ministry of Justice and 1 others
• Updated: 11 September 2015

Details of the changes brought about by the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and the implications for young people who offend.

• From: Youth Justice Board for England and Wales
• Updated: 2 May 2005