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<p>The Government’s criminal record disclosure regime seeks to strike a balance between
safeguarding children and vulnerable people and enabling young offenders to put their
offending behind them. Under the disclosure rules, convictions and cautions received
in youth are accordingly already subject to disclosure for significantly reduced periods
in comparison to those received as an adult.</p><p> </p><p>The Government will be
considering carefully the recommendations made by the Justice Select Committee in
their report on the disclosure of youth criminal records, alongside the review by
David Lammy MP into the treatment of, and outcomes for, Black, Asian and Minority
Ethnic individuals in the criminal justice system. The Government is also considering
recommendations made by Charlie Taylor in his review of the Youth Justice System in
England and Wales as well as broader safeguarding considerations. The Government keeps
filtering rules under constant review. We will respond to reports pertaining to disclosure
fully in due course.</p>
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