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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Offenders

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology written question – answered at on 12 March 2024.

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Photo of Philip Davies Philip Davies Conservative, Shipley

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many civil servants in her Department have a criminal conviction.

Photo of Andrew Griffith Andrew Griffith Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology does not hold central records of criminal convictions. When joining the department all candidates undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which checks for unspent criminal convictions. Where a candidate does have unspent criminal convictions, these are shared with the individual vacancy holder for them to consider as this is likely to have impact on individuals’ suitability for the role. The department is looking at how it can engage with the across government Going Forward into Employment (GFIE) schemes, including for prison leavers.

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  • (Citation: HC Deb, 12 March 2024, cW)

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