S5 Episode 8: When is a Conviction Spent? Advising Clients on the Spent Convictions Act and Related Legislation

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.