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22 leading individuals and organisations have co-signed our letter to make criminal record checks fairer for people with childhood convictions! ✊

📢 Read more and sign up for our regular updates now: fairchecks.org.uk/fairchecks-l...

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October 21, 2026 at 10:33 AM
At FairChecks, we welcome any steps towards a fairer system - but we know there’s still much more work to be done (including continuing to advocate for reform of the adult criminal records system, too.)

💙Make sure to join the community! Sign up here: fairchecks.org.uk

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May 19, 2026 at 12:42 PM
People should not be punished forever after they have completed their sentence.

💙 Join us as we campaign for a fairer future for those with criminal records - one where people can move on from their past, live freely and support themselves and their families.
🔗Sign up today: fairchecks.org.uk
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May 14, 2026 at 2:49 PM
🎉Government review of childhood criminal records disclosure will be happening by the end of this year! A brilliant step forward towards a fairer system.

➡️Keep up with the FairChecks campaign - sign up to join us: fairchecks.org.uk
March 20, 2026 at 11:12 AM
FairChecks was invited to speak at a Select Committee session on criminal records and rehabilitation.

Here @penelopegibbs.bsky.social explains how criminal records impact social mobility.

💙We need fair criminal record checks - join the campaign today! fairchecks.org.uk
January 29, 2026 at 3:01 PM
We're fighting for a fairer criminal records disclosure system - one that centers rehabilitation and gives children (and others) the opportunity to move on and build a future. Join the movement today: fairchecks.org.uk#signup
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November 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM
After hundreds of FairChecks supporters wrote to Lord Chancellor David Lammy calling for fairer criminal records checks, we received a response from Lord Timpson.

🔗Read the full letter here - and join the movement, if you haven't already! fairchecks.org.uk/lord-timpson...
October 22, 2025 at 8:59 AM
A snippet from our short film by One Umbrella Productions, featuring the talented Kellie Shirley. 💙

Watch the full short film here: fairchecks.org.uk/fairchecks-a...

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FairChecks | A short film - #FairChecks
A short film highlighting the experiences of those facing the life-long barrier of a criminal record. Join our campaign for criminal records reform today.
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September 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
🔗Watch the full fantastic short film from One Umbrella Productions here: fairchecks.org.uk/fairchecks-a...

A massive thank you to the star of this video Chizzy Akudolu, to director Jordan Pitt and the rest of the team that helped bring this cause to life through film. 💙

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FairChecks | A short film - #FairChecks
A short film highlighting the experiences of those facing the life-long barrier of a criminal record. Join our campaign for criminal records reform today.
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May 23, 2025 at 10:40 AM
FairChecks supporter Steve met with his MP to talk about criminal records reform. 🎥 Hear Steve’s reflections and why he thinks meeting your MP matters ⬇️

💙 Ready to take action? Use our handy tool to send off an email to your MP in a matter of minutes:
🔗https://fairchecks.org.uk/write-to-your-mp/
May 13, 2025 at 10:56 AM
⚠️One week to go until voting for the Smiley Charity Film Awards closes!⚠️

Your vote for FairChecks could make all the difference in helping us advance to the next stage, and reach more people with our message! 🤞

🔗Please take a moment to vote here⬇️
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January 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
🎉Our short film, FairChecks, is up for a Smiley Award!

🌟Help us amplify this call for change and share the film's powerful message with new audiences - vote for us to win!

😊Watch the film & vote now: smileycharityfilmawards.com/films/fairch...

@mediatrust.bsky.social @cjalliance.bsky.social
December 12, 2024 at 4:25 PM
At FairChecks, we're campaigning for a fresh start for our outdated criminal records system.

Help us create a fairer system where everyone gets the chance to move on and find work - join the movement today ⬇️
🔗https://fairchecks.org.uk/#signup
⚠️Sneak peek: new Transform Justice podcast episode coming this Friday!

@unlockcharity.bsky.social CEO Paula Harriott gives her view on the Louise Haigh resignation - is it fair for her old conviction to be dredged up all this time later?

Stay tuned for full ep also ft. @nicolacollett.bsky.social 👀
December 10, 2024 at 3:24 PM
We are so excited to share our brand-new short film, from One Umbrella Productions, supported by @cjalliance.bsky.social & Media Trust.

This powerful short film centres the experiences of people dealing with the life-long impact of a criminal record.

🔗⬇️Watch now: fairchecks.org.uk/fairchecks-a...
FairChecks | A short film - #FairChecks
A short film highlighting the experiences of those facing the life-long barrier of a criminal record. Join our campaign for criminal records reform today.
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November 25, 2024 at 12:01 PM
A criminal record can be a lifelong barrier to employment, volunteering, housing and more. Is the system really proportionate?

@penelopegibbs.bsky.social speaks at the @instituteforgov.bsky.social public services conference last week.

🔗Join the FairChecks movement: fairchecks.org.uk
November 19, 2024 at 11:56 AM
We need YOU to join the FairChecks movement!

Our 3 key asks for a fairer system are:
✅No automatic disclosure of cautions
✅Wipe the slate clean for childhood offences
✅Stop forcing people to reveal short prison sentences forever

Help us push for change - join today:
➡️ fairchecks.org.uk
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November 18, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Reforming our criminal records system
Penelope Gibbs guest blogs on reforming our criminal record system for childhood offences.
#Fairchecks via @transformjustice.bsky.social & @unlockcharity.bsky.social
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Reforming our criminal records system
Penelope Gibbs guest blogs on reforming our criminal record system for childhood offences.
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May 28, 2026 at 5:29 AM
On the latest episode of the Transform Justice Podcast, @eppiesprung.bsky.social discusses why she is open about her past offence and how she came to set up @nextchapterscotland.org.uk.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here: pod.fo/e/39e682

#TransformJusticePodcast #FairChecks #NextChapterScotland
April 1, 2026 at 10:28 AM
A huge thank you to @cjalliance.bsky.social & @mediatrust.bsky.social, to all the cast and crew, and everyone who contributed.

We're so grateful to be able to bring this cause to life, challenge perceptions, reach new audiences and continue pushing for change.
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FairChecks | A short film - #FairChecks
A short film highlighting the experiences of those facing the life-long barrier of a criminal record. Join our campaign for criminal records reform today.
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March 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
🎉What an incredible night at the Smiley Charity Film Awards! We are thrilled to announce that our film won its category! @fairchecks.bsky.social

Fantastic to see the hard work of Jordan, Lee, Tolu and the entire cast & crew recognised and shared.

Watch the film: fairchecks.org.uk/fairchecks-a...
March 21, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Our new episode comes out tomorrow! 👀

In the meantime, make sure you're signed up to the @fairchecks.bsky.social campaign for criminal records reform.

Join a movement of people fighting to change our unfair and outdated system:
🔗➡️ fairchecks.org.uk#signup
December 12, 2024 at 12:16 PM
Welcome to BlueSky, Jo! What a gorgeous photo and a valuable way to spend your Wednesday! FYI we've just created a BlueSky account for the FairChecks campaign too 👀 @fairchecks.bsky.social
November 20, 2024 at 3:53 PM
@fairchecks.bsky.social – Judge's Choice Winner (£100,000 - £250,000 category) 🥇

Directed by Jordan Pitt, supported by Criminal Justice Alliance and Crucible Foundation, and Executively Produced by Tolu Stedford:
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We’re so pleased to share with you our brand new FairChecks short film, highlighting the experiences of those facing the life-long barrier of a criminal…
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March 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM