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Why is this important?
Over 12 million people in the UK have a criminal record.
People with irrelevant criminal records are often discouraged from applying for jobs that ask about them on the application form.
Employers can’t afford to ignore the diverse skills and experience of people with criminal records.
Popular guidance
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1. Wording of questions about criminal records
2, When to ask about criminal records
3. Doing the correct level of criminal record check