The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 allows people who have been convicted of certain criminal offences to regard their conviction as spent after a lapse of a specific period of time. This means that after this time no reference need be made to the sentence or related circumstances. However, applicants who work with us are exempt by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and you are required not to withhold information about convictions ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act. In completing this section, you are asked if you have convictions for criminal offences. Please note that for the purpose of working with us, you are required to give details of all criminal convictions you have.