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.