Why Lammy is considering wiping childhood criminal records'
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Why Lammy is considering wiping childhood criminal records'
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"Justice Secretary David Lammy is reportedly considering wiping childhood criminal records. The move, designed to help simplify the criminal records check system, aims to prevent minor teenage offences from scuppering adult job prospects, following Daily Telegraph reports that youthful transgressions are still disclosed to employers in middle age. We will consider opportunities to simplify the criminal records regime to ensure it is clear and proportionate, particularly in relation to childhood offences, Mr Lammy, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, told the newspaper."
Journalists are deployed to cover developing stories including reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. Investigations have examined the financials of political PACs and produced documentaries spotlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet maintains free access to reporting and relies on donations from those who can afford it to fund on-the-ground reporting. Justice Secretary David Lammy is reportedly considering wiping childhood criminal records to simplify checks and prevent minor teenage offences from harming adult job prospects. The government and Ministry of Justice say they are exploring simplification of the criminal records system to support rehabilitation while prioritising public safety. Lammy previously led a 2017 review advocating reform.
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