22nd March 2008, 09:37 PM
Applicants need to feel confident that information about their convictions will not be disclosed to colleagues unless there is a specific reason for doing so. Ensure that when you appoint an individual with a conviction, they are advised as to who within the organisation knows of their conviction and the reasons why the information has been disclosed.
In March 2002, a new Criminal Records Bureau was established. The CRB is an executive agency of the Home Office and its primary purpose is to help employers and voluntary organisations to make safer recruitment decisions and appointments. By conducting checks and providing details of criminal records and other information (i.e. the Disclosure report), the CRB will help identify applicants who may be unsuitable for certain work and positions.
Concepts to be thought about
Will the nature of the job present any opportunities for the post-holder to re-offend in the place of work.
Whether the applicant?s circumstances have changed since the offence was committed, making re-offending less likely.
The degree of remorse, or otherwise, expressed by the applicant, and their motivation to change.
A person who has been convicted has already been punished for the crime... that is the point of punishment. However, they must make it clear that they have a criminal record.. To withhold is not acceptable... however... to say to others.. that person is a criminal.. I would be careful .. would be equally unacceptable.
"No job worth doing was ever done on time or under budget.."
Khufu
In March 2002, a new Criminal Records Bureau was established. The CRB is an executive agency of the Home Office and its primary purpose is to help employers and voluntary organisations to make safer recruitment decisions and appointments. By conducting checks and providing details of criminal records and other information (i.e. the Disclosure report), the CRB will help identify applicants who may be unsuitable for certain work and positions.
Concepts to be thought about
Will the nature of the job present any opportunities for the post-holder to re-offend in the place of work.
Whether the applicant?s circumstances have changed since the offence was committed, making re-offending less likely.
The degree of remorse, or otherwise, expressed by the applicant, and their motivation to change.
A person who has been convicted has already been punished for the crime... that is the point of punishment. However, they must make it clear that they have a criminal record.. To withhold is not acceptable... however... to say to others.. that person is a criminal.. I would be careful .. would be equally unacceptable.
"No job worth doing was ever done on time or under budget.."
Khufu