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Disclosing convictions to gyms, cinemas, other outdoor activities

xDanx — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 13:56:24 GMT

I have been wondering this for a long while now and figured it might be good to discuss it further.

Are you legally required to inform a gym or even other places like cinemas, gigs of your convictions?

My old PPU once stated that anythin

Fixed penalty notice for theft - packet of gum

KIT — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 22:36:13 GMT

Hi i was issued with a fixed penalty notice for theft of chewing gum in June. I know how it may have looked but i meant no harm & have never had any trouble in my past. I am absolutely mortified about the situation & cant sleep/think correc

Do I have to disclose this type of conviction to an employer? Confused!

nexus93 — Sun, 15 Dec 2013 19:37:59 GMT

I am currently in university and applying for an industrial placement as part of my degree.

In February 2014 I was convicted of these 3 charges:
- Assault on a constable Section 89
- Using threatening behaviour
- Assault with intent

Having a conviction whilst in University

EDDIE — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:33:23 GMT

I should imagine that there are a number of people who like my son who whilst attending university have received a conviction. When this happened we were unsure what to do, in that should we tell the university. My son has decided that he would not disclo

College Application

Nik — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:36:37 GMT

My Daughter is leaving school this year and wants to attend college to complete a Childcare Course.

On the Application Form it states that my Daughter may be Disqualified through,

1 - Having certain orders or other restrictions placed upon t

Disclosing conviction for an MA course

NigelV2 — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:36:37 GMT

I'm currently applying to study an MA course and reading the application form, there is the following:

I have a relevant criminal conviction that is not spent: Y/N

Convictions that are spent (as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

UCAS Help

Bryan — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:26:01 GMT

I'm thinking of going to a 'brick' uni to study Law. Now, do I need to declare convictions since it will only be a degree?

Surely just to study the subject only a Basic could be done?

After all I do Law via the OU and no check was required