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This category is for posts about the different types of criminal record check that employers can do and whats disclosed on them; what checks can be done for what jobs; DBS filtering and barring.
We have further information and useful resources relating to criminal record checks here.
For details of the policy and campaign work we're doing on this subject, look at what we're doing around challenging the filtering system, stopping unlawful/ineligible DBS checks,and&
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This category is for posts about working in specific occupations; friendly employers and employment practices and policies.
We have further information and useful resources relating to looking for employment here.
For details of our policy and campaign work on this subject, look at what we're doing on supporting and challenging employers in how they treat people with convictions and improving support for individuals with a criminal record to secure meaningful employment
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This category is for posts about what to consider when setting up a business.
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This category is for posts about social and private housing.
We have further information and useful resources in relation to housing here.
For details of our policy and campaign work, look at what we're doing around the fair treatment of people with convictions by housing providers.
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