Criminal record checks: "Multiple convictions rule" breaches human rights
R (on the application of P) v Secretary of State for the Home Department and other appeals [2019] UKSC 3 SC
human rights | criminal records | spent convictions
In R (on the application of P) v Secretary of State for the Home Department and other appeals, the Supreme Court held that the criminal record checks rule requiring disclosure where a person has more than one conviction, regardless of the circumstances of the offences, is incompatible with the European Convention on Human Rights.
To continue reading, register for free access now.
Register now
Already a Brightmine HR and Compliance Centre user?
Log in
