Petition Increase the minimum term for Unspent Convictions

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At present, a conviction of over two and half years is classed as unspent for life. Therefore for an ex offender who wishes to apply for a job or insurance, must declare their conviction to the employer or company in question, giving a distinct disadvantage. For an ex offender to be given the best chance of a normal life, I suggest increasing this to a sentence of 4 years and over. This sentence is then become spent after 5 years from the end of the sentence. This will give many people a better chance in life and equal to everyone else.

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Date closed 23 May 2013
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