One time convicted for a little crime
 

G'day all,

Half a year, I have been convicted for a little crime and got 20 hours punishment to work in a hospital in the kitchten. I come from the Netherlands and here it become spent after 20 years. I'd like to do in 2 years the selection rounds at EPST. This instance will provide education at OAT and I was wondering if anybody could tell me, if it's a problem 20 hours work punishment ?

Thanks in advance,

Steefiej

I can PM you a link to the UK guide on the "The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974" if you want - or Google it.

As you are applying for a job in the UK the following applies even if the offence was outside the UK. For your [minor] offence and [minor] sentence.

• If you were under 18 at the time of conviction then you must declare your offence to an employer for 2.5 years after conviction.
• If you were over 18 then it's 5 years after conviction.

You are required to declare ALL offences if you are applying for a job:

• as an accountant or barrister
• in the police
• working with children or vulnerable adults
• relating to the administration of justice or financial regulation

However there is still an element of limitation - i.e. when minor offences are no longer held on the UK police national computer - then you would have no need to declare them in any case.

In your case:

• If you were under 18 at the time of conviction - when you reach the age of 40.
• If you were over 18 then it's 30 years from conviction.

Hope that helps

Simon