Rehabilitation of Offenders Bill [HL]

A Bill to amend the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; and for connected purposes

Originating House

House of Lords

Last Updated

12 May 2016

In Plain English

AI-generated

This bill would change how the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 works, updating the rules about how a person’s criminal record is treated in the future. It also covers other related issues connected to rehabilitation and disclosure of offences.

Key Points

Amends the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
Includes provisions addressing related or connected purposes
The bill is currently at the Second Reading stage in the Lords
Originated in the House of Lords
There is one official document associated with the bill (the Bill)

Progress

The bill is at the Second Reading stage in the Lords and will move through further scrutiny if it progresses.

Who is affected?

People with criminal convictions or cautionsPeople applying for jobs, volunteering, or housing where criminal record checks applyEmployers and organisations that assess or require disclosure of criminal recordsPublic bodies and professionals involved in implementing or applying the act

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Rehabilitation of Offenders

1 Jan 1970

First reading took place on 11 June. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.

Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.

The 2015/16 session of parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

HL Bill 45 2015-16 (as introduced)

BillLords

11 Jun 2015

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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