Petition · Ministry of Justice

Only require disclosure of role-relevant convictions to employers and regulators

Open for signatures 15 signatures

What the petition asks

Reform the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act so employees are only required to disclose to employers and licensing bodies criminal record information that is directly relevant to a role.
We feel the current disclosure system allows employers to see irrelevant convictions, enabling hidden discrimination against rehabilitated people and undermining the purpose of criminal justice. This can limit employment, increase reoffending, and waste talent. Restricting disclosure to role-relevant convictions could improve fairness, support rehabilitation, boost productivity and tax revenue, and protect public safety.

Timeline

16 Mar 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 15
Status Open for signatures
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 16 Mar 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.