HL Deb 26 January 1998 vol 585 c8WA
Lord Dholakia

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether police reprimands and final warnings for young offenders will be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 when an employer asks a job applicant to declare a previous criminal record. [HL29]

Lord Williams of Mostyn

The Crime and Disorder Bill does not currently provide for police reprimands and final warnings to be subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This reflects the existing position in relation to police cautions. However, the Government are considering whether any changes to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act are necessary, in the light of the new arrangements provided for in the Crime and Disorder Bill.