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S5 Episode 8: When is a Conviction Spent? Advising Clients on the Spent Convictions Act and Related Legislation
Mar 18, 2024
Listen to Foley's List barristers Peter Matthews and Simon Thomas as they discuss the new Spent Convictions Act regime, exemptions, protections against disclosure, and offer practical advice for advising clients on non-conviction dispositions. They explore the impact on criminal record disclosure, court sentencing decisions, working with children checks, and recommendations for improving the Act. Dive into the complexities of spent conviction orders and the implications for various entities like legal boards and agencies.
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- Spent Convictions Act distinguishes immediate spent convictions for under 15s from a process-based regime for adults.
- Exemptions in the Act enable specific entities to access complete criminal records, including spent convictions, for statutory functions.
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Introduction to Spent Convictions Act and Legislative Background
Explaining the purpose and content of the Spent Convictions Act, the legislative background, and the importance of the new regime introduced by the legislation. It highlights the exemptions in place, protections against improper disclosure, and the rationale behind implementing the act.
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