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 1974) are not considered to be relevant and need not be disclosed. The definition of a
relevant conviction is one for offences against the person, whether of a violent or sexual nature, or for offences involving unlawfully supplying controlled drugs or
substances where the conviction concerns commercial drug dealing or trafficking. Such a disclosure does not automatically exclude you from the application
process but the University reserves the right to ask for further information about the conviction.


My understanding of this would be that I would only have to disclose a harassment offence as the other was an internet based image offence. Although talking to NACRO about a draft I was preparing for employment type disclosure, they said I would have to declare everything as it wasn't spent.

I'm just wondering if I've misread it or perhaps the person at NACRO isn't a fan of 'my sort'.