Childhood Crimes From Over 30 Years Ago Show in DBS Checks - Study
"Nearly half a million childhood convictions from more than 30 years
ago have been disclosed on criminal record checks in the past five
years, research has found.
A further half a million criminal records relating to convictions
more than 30 years ago when the person was a young adult aged 18 to 25
were disclosed in the period, according to data uncovered by the charity
Unlock.
Its report, A Life Sentence for Young People,
also reveals the findings of a survey of people with convictions and
cautions, which shows 86% of respondents had a problem with employment
later in life. About two-thirds also reported problems with stigma and
discrimination."
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