Hmmm

Tricky one this. I got a suspended sentence and was also ordered to pay court costs plus a victim surcharge amounting to £200.

Is this compensation?

I also paid mine about 3 weeks after date of conviction.

Thanks for the info! Given me something to look into and contact people about.

Feel for you aim. Hope you get it sorted soon which I'm sure you will.

James

Yes it is.

I was very surprised when I found out that Disclosure Scotland were going to continue doing the basics despite an independence referendum around the corner (although unlikely to become independent but still!)

I'll try and contact them on Monday.

....And just found out I am in the same boat as you aim, victim surcharge does count as a compensation order.

Not London unfortunately! I am optimistic however that I can easily find record of the payment somewhere!

Agreed. I'll give 'em a call Monday/Tuesday to tell them/seek advice. Perhaps you and others may want to do the same?

What was your exact sentence and date of conviction?

Well thats bull so for me I was fined £200.00 pretty sure it was just a fine for the courts "inconvenience" I didnt pay mine until January so thats does that mean I maybe in the same situation.

Thats a massive loophole aim and really Unlock will have bust some balls on that one.

Does that Notification come up for everyone or just people who were once subject to the act?

For those worrying about the contents of the basic disclosure, the guidance is here:

www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/disclosureinformation/whatisadisclosure.htm

It clearly indicates what is on the basic disclosure, Moderated ....

Post Edited By Moderator (Moderator) : 06/06/2014 12:08:16 (GMT+2)

Hi Aim

Please give the Unlock Helpline a call. Without details of your caution/conviction it is difficult to comment but I am sure we will be able to assist if you give us a call.

Best wishes

Unlock Helpline

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