I thank the Minister for that extensive explanation of this order. We obviously welcome the principle behind the rehabilitation of offenders and it is right that offenders should have a chance to wipe the slate clean, as it were, and make it easier for them to seek employment thereafter. However,...

I thank the Minister for that extensive explanation of this order. We obviously welcome the principle behind the rehabilitation of offenders and it is right that offenders should have a chance to wipe the slate clean, as it were, and make it easier for them to seek employment thereafter. However,...

I also welcome the explanation offered by the Minister on the order. We welcome what he has said. Obviously, the order is sensible enough, and a good case is made out for the five various exemptions that the Minister has specified. I raise this matter because I have shown considerable...

I also welcome the explanation offered by the Minister on the order. We welcome what he has said. Obviously, the order is sensible enough, and a good case is made out for the five various exemptions that the Minister has specified. I raise this matter because I have shown considerable...

That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2009. Relevant Document: 17th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

That the Grand Committee do report to the House that it has considered the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2009. Relevant Document: 17th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments.

Turning first to the drafting error, it is in the primary legislative provision located in Schedule 2, which is inserted by the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008. The reference in the second line of paragraph 4(a) to "paragraph 3(2)" should be to "paragraph 3(3)". That erroneous cross-reference has arisen...

Turning first to the drafting error, it is in the primary legislative provision located in Schedule 2, which is inserted by the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008. The reference in the second line of paragraph 4(a) to "paragraph 3(2)" should be to "paragraph 3(3)". That erroneous cross-reference has arisen...

The purpose of this order is to maintain the crucial balance between the need to rehabilitate reformed ex-offenders into employment and the need to ensure that the public, particularly vulnerable groups, are adequately protected from those who pose a serious risk. As noble Lords will be aware, the Rehabilitation of...

The purpose of this order is to maintain the crucial balance between the need to rehabilitate reformed ex-offenders into employment and the need to ensure that the public, particularly vulnerable groups, are adequately protected from those who pose a serious risk. As noble Lords will be aware, the Rehabilitation of...

Draft Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2009. Lords debate on a motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Grand Committee held in the Moses Room. [Relevant document: 17th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments]

Draft Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2009. Lords debate on a motion to consider. Agreed to on question. Grand Committee held in the Moses Room. [Relevant document: 17th Report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments]