Has Anyone Experienced a Breach of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA)? Looking for Advice
Hi all,I recently started a new role and, on my very first day, I was shown a press article referencing a historic criminal conviction of mine. I was asked to explain it there and then. Soon after, I was suspended and, a few weeks later, my contract was terminated. The conviction is spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and I believe referencing it and using it as a basis for termination may be a breach of that Act. I'm looking to connect with anyone who’s been through something similar—especially in terms of how you handled it, what steps you took (legally or otherwise), and what outcomes you had.Any insight or shared experiences would really help. Thank you.