FAQs

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Will a job applicant have any redress if an employer refuses employment on the basis of a spent conviction?

Updated with further information about rehabilitation periods.
Can employers carry out criminal records checks under the UK GDPR?
What are the main obligations on employers in relation to vetting and barring under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006?
Under the vetting and barring scheme, what constitutes "regulated activity" in relation to children?
Under the vetting and barring scheme, what constitutes "regulated activity" in relation to vulnerable adults?
Can a candidate be rejected on the basis of an unspent conviction?
Can an employer refuse to employ a candidate with a spent conviction?
Is it lawful for an employer to ask candidates if they have any criminal convictions?

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Frequently asked questions and answers on background checks.