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Change the Record is supported by politicians from all parties, by business, the unions, professional institutions, charities and celebrities.

‘The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 is in need of reform because its limitations make it out of date and ineffective. The rehabilitation periods are also too onerous. So amendments to the Act are overdue.'

Jonathan Aitken, former Conservative cabinet minister and ex-offender

‘Business in the Community is fully supportive of the Change the Record campaign... The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act needs to be revisited and reformed in order to help the people who want to work and the employers who seek to employ them.’

Stephen Howard, Chief Executive, Business in the Community

Evidence shows that employers find that reformed offenders can be loyal and valued employees. Rather than adopting blanket exclusion policies to keep them out of the workplace if they are job-ready and suitable it makes sense for employers to give them a fair chance based on their personal talent and skills. That’s why we support Nacro’s Change the Record campaign.

Dianah Worman, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

'Nacro's Change the Record campaign highlights the barriers that are making it harder for ex-offenders, including those whose convictions are spent, to enter the labour market.'

Simon Wright, Liberal Democrat MP for Norwich South