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SHPO Discharge Refused

Richie — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:15:39 GMT

I have an internet SHPO and have applied to the court to have it discharged. I expected a hearing so that I could put across my arguments.

The police disagree with my application but I feel their arguments are weak and that they have made a state

Getting a SHPO ended early

Paul Jan — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:15:51 GMT

I'm a year into a 10 year SHPO (sentence of 16 months) , so earliest my conviction could be spent is another 4 years, if I can get the SHPO ended early then.

On the basis it's never too early to start planning, it would be good to hear from other

Multiple Convictions Rule - Gone!

Evan Davis — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 09:04:46 GMT

Hi all,

Bit of a success story really, I consider myself to be quite on top of developments in the area around criminal records, but even I seemingly missed this - Buried in PCSC (
I pleaded guilty in Nov 2011 but was not sentenced until sept 2012 and was incarcerated for 4yrs (2 in and

Distributing details of a restraining order

Star — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:16:53 GMT

Hi everyone, hope I have posted this in the correct place. Since 2013 I have been the subject of an indefinite restraining order. I have found out today that the individual enjoying the benefits of this restraining order has apparently distrib

DBS Reports

Was — Sun, 12 Jul 2020 14:17:56 GMT

Does any one know what's in a DBS report? Under the ROA the main part of my sentence should now be "spent" but I'm wondering if it's an all or nothing report.

I know I probably should put in a request of my own or a Data Subject Access Request to