We need your help! With 355 new MPs taking office this year, we need to make sure all of them are aware of the need for criminal records reform. Use the quick and easy tool on our website to get matched with your MP and ask to set up a meeting. 🔗fairchecks.org.uk/write-to-your-…

FairChecks is calling for all political parties to support a review of the criminal records system. Please sign and share the petition below fairchecks.org.uk/tracys-story/

A 13 yr old will have criminal record for life for kicking a door during riots. Should she have a "life sentence" (effect of a life-long criminal record) for moment of total reckless stupidity? If you think this is too punitive join fairchecks.org.uk express.co.uk/news/uk/196090…

Confused by DBS checks and criminal record disclosures? You aren't the only one! Don't miss our webinar 💻 Understanding the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 2pm - 4pm Friday, 22 November Find out more and book your place today: buff.ly/4b7WHOM

A criminal record can be a lifelong barrier to employment, volunteering, housing and more. Is the system really proportionate? Penelope Gibbs speaks at the Institute for Government public services conference last week. 🔗Join the FairChecks movement: fairchecks.org.uk

📢 Places available - this Friday Confused by DBS checks and criminal record disclosures? You aren't the only one! Don't miss our webinar 💻 Understanding the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 2pm - 4pm Friday, 22 November Book your place today: buff.ly/4b7WHOM

We are so excited to share our brand-new short film, a One Umbrella Productions creation, supported by Criminal Justice Alliance and 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-s…

I had so much fun producing the FairChecks charity short film with Jordan Pitt and One Umbrella Productions Check it out here! 👇🏾 youtu.be/Kd7U7lklrEY?si…

Louise Haigh case speaks volumes of our inability to let people rehabilitate -she did something stupid & criminal years ago, pleaded guilty, got lowest court sanction, moved on. Her criminal record no longer appears on Basic DBS checks but does on Enhanced fairchecks.org.uk

"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 paula harriott advocates for reform of our outdated criminal records system in Financial Times ➡️Join the movement calling for change: fairchecks.org.uk/#signup ft.com/content/bee32a…

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 ⬇️ 🔗fairchecks.org.uk/#signup

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

🎉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/fairchec…

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. Nicola Collett discusses her research in our latest podcast. Listen now: pod.fo/e/2905a0

🔵 FairChecks, directed by Jordan Pitt and supported by Criminal Justice Alliance and Crucible Foundation (£100,000-£250,000 category): smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/fairchec…