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Review timescales for disclosing custodial sentences through DBS

Submitted by Mr Paul George Millington on Tuesday 22nd August 2023

Published on Friday 25th August 2023

Current status: Closed

Closed: Sunday 25th February 2024

Signatures: 18

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Review timescales for disclosing custodial sentences through DBS

Petition Details

Currently records of all custodial sentences are released through standard and enhanced DBS checks, until a person reaches the age of 100. We want these arrangements to be reviewed, with a view to limiting disclosures to what is necessary to safeguard others, based on the severity of crime.

Additional Information

Currently, having a record of a custodial sentence on a DBS, no matter how historic or role relevant, can make it difficult for ex-offenders from finding employment in many sectors, regardless of personal progress and positive rehabilitation. This dramatically limits a persons prospect's for employment and career development, reducing their ability to earn and develop knowledge and skills..


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