Hi, I’m looking to get a sanity check to make sure I’m not getting my hopes up for getting my life back on track.
I got convicted 0.5N years ago, I got a suspended sentence, with that I was put on the register and had a SHPO for N years. This is for criminal actions that happened nearly N-2 years ago, unfortunately it was a very protracted investigation during which time I was unable to get state funded support towards the root causes of the issues and to this day I worry I’m unsupported in key ways.

(a) As I understand it, being half way through my SHPO I am eligible to appeal and if successful my conviction would be spent despite still being on the register?
(https://unlock.org.uk/advice/information-general-information-sexual-offences/#:~:text=The%20ROA%20and%20notification%20requirements,subject%20to%20the%20notification%20requirements.)
(b) Assuming my conviction is spent then I believe I don’t need to declare my conviction when applying for normal tech related jobs, it also wont show up on a “Basic” DBS check (but will on higher checks)?
(https://unlock.org.uk/advice/convictions-employment-law-2/#:~:text=Seeking%20employment%20with%20a%20spent%20conviction,-The%20general%20rule&text=Once%20your%20conviction%20is%20spent,to%20the%20exceptions%20listed%20below)

Am I right about (a) and (b)? I’m concerned because my MOSOVO officer stated neither are true.
I appreciate any advice people can give.