﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>theForum » Information on the internet » The Google effect » Applying to have links removed from internet searches  » Possible legal remedies for the online publication of spent convictions</title><generator>InstantForum 2016-2 Final</generator><description>theForum</description><link>https://forum.unlock.org.uk/</link><webMaster>theForum</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:33:15 GMT</lastBuildDate><ttl>20</ttl><item><title>Possible legal remedies for the online publication of spent convictions</title><link>https://forum.unlock.org.uk/FindPost23228.aspx</link><description>If you have a spent conviction and are suffering reputational harm or distress as a result of material about that conviction being published online ad/or which features in online searches against your name, legal remedies may be available.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;We are currently working with Carter-Ruck, a law firm specialising in this area, who are willing to advise people with spent convictions on a "no win no fee" basis.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href="https://hub.unlock.org.uk/online-spent-legal/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Further details can be found on our information hub&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2016 11:14:40 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Deb S</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>