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<p>The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 lists areas of
activity and proceedings which are exceptions to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
(ROA), meaning that the employer or other relevant body is entitled to ask for, and
take into account, certain spent cautions and convictions (as well as unspent convictions).</p><p>
</p><p>For inclusion within the Exceptions Order, there has to be compelling evidence
that there exists an exceptional reason for the disclosure of the spent caution or
conviction. For example, where the role involves working with vulnerable people. For
the ROA to continue to be effective in achieving its aims of improving access to employment
and rehabilitation, exceptions to the Act should only be sought where there is good
reason.</p><p> </p><p>The exceptions take into account the role the person is carrying
out and not necessarily the profession or job they do (unless it is proportionate
to protect all roles in a job or profession). Interpreters in certain public service
positions may already be included in the Exceptions Order, for example those working
within prisons or those working in certain roles with children or vulnerable adults.
It would not be appropriate or proportionate, however, to introduce a blanket provision
to cover all such interpreters.</p>
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