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Explains the difference between spent and unspent convictions, outlines which convictions must be declared when applying for jobs and any exceptions.
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.
Guidance for police and practitioners regarding the legislation under Part 2 of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.
March 2023 Introduction This document contains guidance on Part 2 of the…
General: Q. Why do I have to provide these details? The provision of this…
This guidance highlights the benefits of working with prisons and hiring ex-offenders to help fill skills gaps and reduce re-offending.
What should be covered during drink-drive rehabilitation scheme courses.
List of specified offences that can be prosecuted by the police.
Guidance and principles to follow a joint approach throughout the youth remand process for local and national partners.
Information provided to organisations supporting the rehabilitation of offenders.
A list of approved drink-drive rehabilitation scheme course providers and the areas where they provide courses in England and Scotland.
Factsheets to help you understand your criminal record and whether it affects the jobs you can apply for.
Guidance on implementing section 176 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014: Low-value shoplifting.
How to set up a drink-drive rehabilitation course, applying for approval, fees you have to pay and how you'll be monitored.
How to run and manage a drink-drive rehabilitation course, including making bookings, ID checks and issuing certificates.
The Youth Justice Sports Fund provides funding to local sport schemes, to support young people at risk of entering the criminal justice system.
Information about Residential Women's Centres.
The panel aims to identify key areas for improvement in our current approach to tackling problematic drug and alcohol use in the criminal justice system in England and Wales.
A brief explainer of some of the key policy areas of the Prisons Strategy White Paper.
Draft contract documents for Community Rehabilitation Companies (CRCs).
Guidance for panels to identify if/when the support of an intermediary may be required for a prisoner.
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).
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