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Seeking change to the harsh system of minor criminal records data retentionWhy is this important? According to www.Gov.uk Cautions are given to anyone aged 10 or over for minor crimes - for example writing graffiti on a bus shelter. A caution is not a criminal conviction, but it could be used as evidence of bad character if you go to court for another crime. The number of Nominal records held on the PNC for individuals with a criminal element against their names, as of the latest quarterly report (October 2022) is 12,282,131. With over 12 million people in the UK who held a criminal record in 2022. Many have accepted a police caution in the past after being told by the police that it isn't the same as a criminal conviction and it won't appear on their criminal record, only to find many years later that it appears on their Acro and advanced criminal record checks affecting their ability to work, travel and immigrate. UK citizen should not be punished for the rest of their lives for minor offences and should be able to move on with their lives with a second chance. None of us should be judged by the actions of our weakest moments, but rather by the strength we show when and if we're given a second chance. Below is a brief guide to how other nations treat criminal convictions. • Canada permanently deletes records of juvenile convictions once an individual turns 18 or after 5 years of turning 18. Murder, manslaughter, and aggravated sexual assault are never deleted. Canada also has a pardon system that allows adults to appeal for their records to be suspended and not disclosed if an individual can show good character and rehabilitation since the offense. Also in the USA individuals can apply to have their records expunged; this is for citizens under 18 and varies from state to state. • Scotland does not disclose convictions if 15 years have passed or if an individual were 18 or over 18 at the date of conviction, 7 and half years if an individual were under 18 at the date of conviction • Australia expunges juvenile convictions after 3 years of no repeat offending and has a pardon policy for adult convictions • In Spain, conviction records are not erased completely but are ‘canceled’ in a process known as ‘canceling a conviction record’. Once conviction records are canceled, the individual will possess a clean criminal record. Therefore, the record of their convictions will be sealed in the Central Criminal Records Registry and is likely made unavailable to the police. To cancel a conviction record a period of time after having served the sentence must have elapsed (6 months, 2 years, 3 years, or 5 years depending on the sentence); no further crime has been committed in the interim, and civil compensation has been paid or the person has been declared without money. • Ireland. If 3 years have lapsed juveniles' records are wiped clean. • In France for adults once the rehabilitation period has passed (depending on the severity of the conviction either three years for misdemeanors or five years for felony crimes, after the sentence was completed) the records of the convictions will remain on the system but will not show on the request of a record. In the case of minors and children, these are removed once the individual concerned has reached 18 years and/or three years from the date the crime was committed. • In Germany most adult convictions are deleted after 5, 10, 15, or 20 years, respectively. Suggestion Police services keep the current rule of keeping conviction details on record until the offender turns 100, only for their record. However, the minor crime record will not show on any background check such as DBS, Advanced DNS, and Acro police report after 6 - 10 years. Or Police services should drop the current rule of keeping conviction details on record until the offender turns 100. Those found guilty of shoplifting, drug possession, or other minor crimes would be removed from the Police National Computer (PNC) database after 6 - 10 years. Or Update the current Acro step-down module on minor crimes and remove "No live trace"/ "No further action" on the Acro police report as it still passively suggests a criminal history, preventing people from moving on with their lives.10 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Chan Tim
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STOP GAMBLING ADVERTISINGI believe people should join the campaign because 250000 people are affected by gambling everyday and everyone knows someone who trapped in the gambling system. I believe people would help stop gambling advertising on there phones and devices to prevent gambling addiction to our people and support a healthier living1 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Aaron Nobes
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Bus service to the grangeTo provide a service for the people of caerphily and surround villages who haven't got private yransport1 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Gareth Edwards
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We urgently need a Public Consultation on the success of Community owned EnergyThe big six suppliers have monopolised energy supply and we've all witnessed the consequences. Its time for a change. https://powerforpeople.org.uk/the-local-electricity-bill/campaign-facts/ Currently there are more than 300 successful community energy organisations providing 100% green and ethical electricity. With a few changes to our out of date bureaucratic system, more households can choose affordable energy for people, place and planet... https://communityenergysouth.org/empowering-community-energy-by-ollie-pendered/1 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Christopher Blomeley
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Stop the council tax rises many families are struggling to pay their billsCouncil tax has gone up every year and lots of families are struggling to pay there energy bills and its unfair its a huge hike 10% and next year will be the same the cost of living is damaging enough this has to stop we need to cap what councils are allowed to do.3 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Barry Powell
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Speed limit on Buxton road in LeekBy forcibly imposing a 20 MPH speed limit, we would in turn reduce pollution induced illnesses and thus reduce the pressure on the NHS and health budgets.1 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Ray King
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Continue 3 for Free in PaisleyInstigating the old Pay for Parking system in Paisley will be disastrous for local businesses, hospital workers and the new Museum.7 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Ken McGlone
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Save Plymouth airportPlymouth has a wonderful history, beautiful sea front but very poor connectivity. Businesses are suffering and transport by road or rail is not good enough. A reopened airport for modern small electric planes will give future generations more opportunities. The Navy and hospital would benefit from a base at Roborough . Training for would be pilots, opportunities for schoolchildren to take flights over the city. Some of whom have never flown. Experts in all fields are ready and waiting.5 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Shirley Stickland
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Give Water Services Consumers Shares for their Investment!The imposition of investment in public infrastructure on consumers should be compensated in proportion to that investment. It can have implications for other public service industries.1 of 100 SignaturesCreated by William Fairney
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Challenge Rishi Sunak’s decision to stop funding UNWRA as Gazan children starveThe death toll in Gaza rises by the hour. Those that aren’t bombed or shot by snipers are starving or dying of infections, disease or freezing to death. Now our government has decided to stop funding UNWRA who provide much needed aid. Many more will die as a result of this decision. Please help reverse this heartless decision that will cause more suffering and death to the most vulnerable. Let’s make a difference and let Rishi Sunak know that we don’t agree to this cruelty.228 of 300 SignaturesCreated by Michele Marsh
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Aid for GazaThe people of UK have shown in response to other tragedies that they are a compassionate and caring nation. The people of Gaza are facing a nightmare scenario of military action out of all proportion to the heinous acts perpetrated by Hamas with countless thousands of innocents including a high proportion of women and children and the destruction of the infrastructure of Gaza itself resulting in hunger and lack of medical facilities. Now is the time to stop this dreadful assault and let aid flow freely into Gaza36 of 100 SignaturesCreated by George Davis
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Roads, Footpaths and Lighting in AirdrieIn order to prevent further accidents and make the road safer for the many people who use this main route on a daily basis.1 of 100 SignaturesCreated by John Davidson
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