Last week, we brought four FairChecks supporters with lived experience of childhood criminal records to meet with youth justice Minister Jake Richards MP. We discussed the disproportional disclosure of childhood criminal records and what could be done to make the system fairer. Minister Jake Richards with FairChecks member Holly Each of the four speakers we […]
FairChecks members meet youth justice Minister Jake Richards Read More »
At the start of October, we invited FairChecks supporters to write to the new Lord Chancellor, David Lammy, urging him and the Government to act on the Leveson Review’s recommendation of a full review of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. A massive thank you to the more than 150 people that wrote, sharing personal experiences
Lord Timpson response to FairChecks supporters Read More »
Childhood criminal records have been in the news lately – last week, Baroness Casey released a damning audit on the justice response to the child victims of grooming gangs. These young girls were not only exploited and abused by the perpetrators but repeatedly let down by the law: many were convicted for child prostitution. Baroness Casey
Why it’s time to rethink childhood criminal records Read More »
We’re so pleased to share with you our brand new FairChecks short film, highlighting the experiences of those facing the life-long barrier of a criminal record.
FairChecks | A short film Read More »
When my mum died, I fell into addiction and went down the wrong path. After leaving prison for a large drug conspiracy, all I wanted was to move on and build a stable life – but my criminal record held me back.
After the 20th interview, I was sure I would never be employed again Read More »
Angry texts to a cheating partner sent my husband’s life on a downward spiral that resulted in his death.
Our criminal records system cost my husband his life Read More »
“Our criminal record disclosure requirements are much more punitive than the five U.S. states we researched”
Comparing our criminal records policy with five US states Read More »
I’m a happily married mum of 8 and I can’t even visit the elderly because of a caution I received for defending my children
We’ve moved on, why can’t the system? Read More »
Election season is about choice, but too often we feel like passive observers. Writing to candidates changes that.
Contact your MP candidates! Read More »
Here’s how we can start building a fairer criminal records system
A fresh start for everyone: our key asks Read More »
