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Criminal Record

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Steve Caplin -

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If you have a criminal record it means you have committed a crime. Some things will not go on your criminal record as a young person

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This information is correct at the time of writing, 22nd March 2023. The law in this area is subject to change.

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