A fresh start for the criminal records system

FairChecks is a movement calling for a major review of the criminal records disclosure system in England and Wales. We need a fairer and more proportionate system that allows people to find work and move on with their lives.

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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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We’re fighting so that the outdated and unfair criminal records system doesn’t hold people back from reaching their potential, but we need your help.

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