A fresh start for the criminal records system
We’re fighting to ensure that people with criminal records have a fair chance to find work and fulfil their potential.
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Lord Timpson response to FairChecks supporters
At the start of October, we invited FairChecks supporters to write to the new Lord
Why it’s time to rethink childhood criminal records
Childhood criminal records have been in the news lately – last week, Baroness Casey released
Lord Timpson response to FairChecks supporters
At the start of October, we invited FairChecks supporters to write to the new Lord
Why it’s time to rethink childhood criminal records
Childhood criminal records have been in the news lately – last week, Baroness Casey released
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Why we need your support
Peter's Story
Peter was convicted of Actual Bodily Harm 37 years ago, after acting in self-defence protecting a pregnant woman from assault.
Amir's Story
When he was 17, Amir was part of a group of young men who assaulted another man. Amir did not attack the man himself, but was prosecuted as part of the group and received a six-year prison sentence.
Maureen's Story
Maureen received her conviction at 21. Her younger sister was being verbally abused by a neighbour, and Maureen intervened and eventually shoved the man away.
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