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Our criminal records system traps people in the past. It's time for a fresh start. #FairChecks Join the movement 👇

England & Wales Katılım Eylül 2021
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FairChecks@FairChecks·
At FairChecks, we welcome any steps towards a fairer system - but we know there’s still much more work to be done (including continuing to advocate for reform of the adult criminal records system, too.) 💙Make sure to join the community! Sign up here: fairchecks.org.uk
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FairChecks@FairChecks·
The proposals to build a more proportionate system are a step in the right direction - for example, getting rid of lifelong criminal records for offences like affray, and for short prison sentences, would reduce reoffending and support more people to be able to work.
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FairChecks@FairChecks·
🚨🔊 In a newly-published youth justice white paper, the government have announced a commitment to ‘set out a targeted, proportionate package of potential reforms for the childhood criminal records regime, by the end of 2026.’
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FairChecks@FairChecks·
People should not be punished forever after completing their sentence. 💙Join us as we campaign for a fairer future for those with criminal records - one where people can move on from their past, live freely and support their families. 🔗Sign up today: fairchecks.org.uk
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FairChecks@FairChecks·
"We need to adjust ETA policy to reflect that people are more than their prison sentences." - Lena Patel, RBIJ Blocking anyone who has served a prison sentence - even for a decades-old, non-violent offence - from entering the UK isn't fair or productive. observer.co.uk/news/national/…
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FairChecks@FairChecks·
🎉Government review of childhood criminal records disclosure will be happening by the end of this year! A brilliant step forward towards a fairer system. ➡️Keep up with the FairChecks campaign - sign up to join us: fairchecks.org.uk
Penelope Gibbs@PenelopeGibbs2

Thanks to some great peers & to supporters of fairchecks.org.uk gov has committed in HoL debate to put forward reforms to childhood criminal records disclosure by the end of the year. Lets support people to wipe the slate clean of old/minor records theyworkforyou.com/lords/?id=2026…

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FairChecks@FairChecks·
"I can absolutely testify to the incredibly difficult journey of living in the long shadow of the criminal record." Paula Harriott speaks at the Select Committee on rehabilitation last week. Change to the criminal records system is overdue➡️join us at: fairchecks.org.uk
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FairChecks@FairChecks·
FairChecks was invited to speak at a Select Committee session on criminal records and rehabilitation. Here @PenelopeGibbs2 explains how criminal records impact social mobility. 💙We need fair criminal record checks - join the campaign today! fairchecks.org.uk
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FairChecks@FairChecks·
"This is about a lifelong rehabilitation issue - and a social mobility issue." @PenelopeGibbs2 speaks at the Justice Committee evidence session on rehabilitation yesterday. 💙Have you joined FairChecks yet? Sign up today: fairchecks.org.uk
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FairChecks@FairChecks·
We're fighting for a fairer criminal records disclosure system - one that centers rehabilitation and gives children (and others) the opportunity to move on and build a future. Join the movement today: #signup" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">fairchecks.org.uk/#signup
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FairChecks@FairChecks·
"There was loads of grown men egging the kids on to chuck stuff at the police." Should a child caught up in the 2024 riots have their entire future defined by that moment? @ChildrensComm reminds us how a broken system can shape young lives. @LongfordTrust
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FairChecks@FairChecks·
After hundreds of FairChecks supporters wrote to Lord Chancellor David Lammy calling for fairer criminal records checks, we received a response from Lord Timpson. 🔗Read the full letter here - and join the movement, if you haven't already! fairchecks.org.uk/lord-timpson-r…
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Transform Justice@TransformJust1·
We know criminal records make it difficult to find work. But the struggle doesn't end there! Criminal records also stop people from maintaining jobs & progressing in their careers. @nicola_collett discusses her research in our latest podcast. Listen now: pod.fo/e/2905a0
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FairChecks@FairChecks·
🎉Our short film, FairChecks, is up for a Smiley Award! 🌟Help us amplify this call for change and share the film's powerful message with new audiences - vote for us to win! 😊Watch the film & vote now: ➡️🔗smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/fairchec…
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Transform Justice@TransformJust1·
Our new episode comes out tomorrow! 👀 In the meantime, make sure you're signed up to the @FairChecks campaign for criminal records reform. Join a movement of people fighting to change our unfair and outdated system: 🔗➡️#signup" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">fairchecks.org.uk/#signup
Transform Justice@TransformJust1

⚠️Sneak peek: new Transform Justice podcast episode coming this Friday! @unlockcharity CEO @paula_harriott gives her view on the Louise Haigh resignation - is it fair for her old conviction to be dredged up all this time later? Stay tuned for full ep also ft. @nicola_collett 👀

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FairChecks@FairChecks·
At FairChecks, we're campaigning for a fresh start for our outdated criminal records system. Help us create a fairer system where everyone gets the chance to move on and find work - join the movement today ⬇️ 🔗#signup" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">fairchecks.org.uk/#signup
Transform Justice@TransformJust1

⚠️Sneak peek: new Transform Justice podcast episode coming this Friday! @unlockcharity CEO @paula_harriott gives her view on the Louise Haigh resignation - is it fair for her old conviction to be dredged up all this time later? Stay tuned for full ep also ft. @nicola_collett 👀

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FairChecks@FairChecks·
"Those who cause harm must make amends but should they be continually punished?" @paula_harriott advocates for reform of our outdated criminal records system in @FT ➡️Join the movement calling for change: #signup" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">fairchecks.org.uk/#signup ft.com/content/bee32a…
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