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fairchecks.bsky.social
Our criminal records system traps people in the past. It's time for a fresh start. Join us in calling for #FairChecks FairChecks is a movement led by charities Unlock and @TransformJustice.bsky.social
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⚠️ In March, we're hosting a briefing to inform MPs and Lords of the issues surrounding criminal records disclosure and how they can help. Let's make sure we have as many MPs as possible in attendance - can you take two minutes to invite your MP? 🔗➡️ fairchecks.org.uk/invite-your-...

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Criminal records have always been a barrier for visitors to USA. Now UK has set up similar barrier. Our new visa waiver scheme asks anyone applying - have you been convicted of a crime in last 12 months? Visitors who've travelled to UK fine until recently are now rejected www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...

submitted 7 days ago • 1 comment

⚠️One week to go until voting for the Smiley Charity Film Awards closes!⚠️ Your vote for FairChecks could make all the difference in helping us advance to the next stage, and reach more people with our message! 🤞 🔗Please take a moment to vote here⬇️ smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/fairch...

submitted 29 days ago • 0 comments

Please vote now for @fairchecks.bsky.social #charityfilmawards #TheSmileys #CFA25 #Smiley smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/fairch...

submitted 28 days ago • 1 comment

⚠️One week to go until voting for the Smiley Charity Film Awards closes!⚠️ Your vote for FairChecks could make all the difference in helping us advance to the next stage, and reach more people with our message! 🤞 🔗Please take a moment to vote here⬇️ smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/fairch...

submitted 29 days ago • 0 comments

Positive interview @mattdathan.bsky.social with prisons minister pointing out reliability of former prisoners as employees. 1 in 4 people E&W have criminal record. Only some have been imprisoned so we need fairer criminal records checks for ALL www.fairchecks.org.uk www.thetimes.com/article/84bc...

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We know criminal records make it difficult to find work. But the struggle doesn't end there! Criminal records also stop people from maintaining jobs & progressing in their careers. @nicolacollett.bsky.social discusses her research in our latest podcast episode. 🎧 Listen now: pod.fo/e/2905a0

submitted 70 days ago • 0 comments

🎉Our short film, FairChecks, is up for a Smiley Award! 🌟Help us amplify this call for change and share the film's powerful message with new audiences - vote for us to win! 😊Watch the film & vote now: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/fairch... @mediatrust.bsky.social @cjalliance.bsky.social

submitted 77 days ago • 0 comments

🎉Our short film, FairChecks, is up for a Smiley Award! 🌟Help us amplify this call for change and share the film's powerful message with new audiences - vote for us to win! 😊Watch the film & vote now: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/fairch... @mediatrust.bsky.social @cjalliance.bsky.social

submitted 77 days ago • 0 comments

Our new episode comes out tomorrow! 👀 In the meantime, make sure you're signed up to the @fairchecks.bsky.social campaign for criminal records reform. Join a movement of people fighting to change our unfair and outdated system: 🔗➡️ fairchecks.org.uk#signup

submitted 77 days ago • 0 comments

At FairChecks, we're campaigning for a fresh start for our outdated criminal records system. Help us create a fairer system where everyone gets the chance to move on and find work - join the movement today ⬇️ 🔗https://fairchecks.org.uk/#signup

submitted 79 days ago • 0 comments

"Those who cause harm must make amends but should they be continually punished?" Paula Harriott advocates for reform of our outdated criminal records system in the Financial Times. ➡️Join the movement calling for change: fairchecks.org.uk#signup www.ft.com/content/bee3...

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Louise Haigh case speaks volumes about our inability to let people rehabilitate - she did something stupid & criminal years ago, pleaded guilty, got lowest court sanction & moved on in her life. Her criminal record no longer appears on basic DBS checks but will do on Enhanced www.fairchecks.org.uk

submitted 90 days ago • 1 comment

Brilliant little film. Great campaign. Share it!

submitted 92 days ago • 1 comment

We are so excited to share our brand-new short film, from One Umbrella Productions, supported by @cjalliance.bsky.social & Media Trust. This powerful short film centres the experiences of people dealing with the life-long impact of a criminal record. 🔗⬇️Watch now: fairchecks.org.uk/fairchecks-a...

submitted 94 days ago • 0 comments

We are so excited to share our brand-new short film, from One Umbrella Productions, supported by @cjalliance.bsky.social & Media Trust. This powerful short film centres the experiences of people dealing with the life-long impact of a criminal record. 🔗⬇️Watch now: fairchecks.org.uk/fairchecks-a...

submitted 94 days ago • 0 comments

A criminal record can be a lifelong barrier to employment, volunteering, housing and more. Is the system really proportionate? @penelopegibbs.bsky.social speaks at the @instituteforgov.bsky.social public services conference last week. 🔗Join the FairChecks movement: fairchecks.org.uk

submitted 100 days ago • 0 comments

We need YOU to join the FairChecks movement! Our 3 key asks for a fairer system are: ✅No automatic disclosure of cautions ✅Wipe the slate clean for childhood offences ✅Stop forcing people to reveal short prison sentences forever Help us push for change - join today: ➡️ fairchecks.org.uk

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