Let’s build a fairer criminal records system.

Peter protected a pregnant woman from being attacked when he was a teenager. The judge praised his actions in court, but he still got a criminal record. He’s a happy family man now, but employers won’t hire him because of his record, and he struggles to provide for his family.

Maureen pushed someone who was harassing her sister and was fined for actual bodily harm. She found work as a dinner lady and moved on with her life. But decades later, a new boss saw her 35 year old conviction and fired her, saying she was too much of a risk.

Peter and Maureen are not alone.

1 in 4 people of working age in the UK have a criminal record

At the moment, thousands of people are forced to reveal very old and/or minor offences to employers, keeping them trapped in the past and unable to find work or progress in their careers. Criminal record checks are sometimes necessary, but in many cases they prevent people who committed minor offences years ago from finding work and moving on. No one should have to face discrimination for decades when they have already been punished.

How can we build a fairer system?

We’re calling for all political parties to support a review of the criminal records system, with the aim of making it fairer and more proportionate. If nothing changes, people who’ve worked hard to turn their lives around will continue to be punished for decades. This isn’t justice.

Join us and help make sure people like Peter and Maureen have a fair chance to find work and fulfil their potential.

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Let’s build a fairer criminal records system.

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working age people in the UK have a record

of employers would not hire someone with a criminal record

men of working age have a criminal record

Let’s build a fairer criminal records system.

Join us and help make sure people like Peter and Maureen have a fair chance to find work and fulfil their potential.

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