About Us
Unlock is an independent, award-winning charity for people with convictions which exists for two simple reasons.
Firstly, we assist people to move on positively with their lives by empowering them with information, advice and support to overcome the stigma of their previous convictions.
Secondly, we seek to promote a fairer and more inclusive society by challenging discriminatory practices and promoting socially just alternatives.
Press releases
Embargoed Press Release: New research shows that almost three-quarters...
FOR EMBARGOED RELEASE: 00:01 GMT on Thursday 25th October 2018 Almost three-quarters of national companies continue to ask about... read more
23.10.2018 • By Unlock - for people with convictions
New guidance published to support employers with GDPR, data protection...
FOR EMBARGOED RELEASE: 00:01 GMT on Wednesday 3 rd October New guidance published to support employers with GDPR, data protection and... read more
03.10.2018 • By Unlock - for people with convictions
Unlock launches pilot project, supported by the UPP Foundation, to help...
EMBARGOED RELEASE: 00:01 GMT on Thursday 13 September 2018 Unlock launches pilot project, supported by the UPP Foundation, to help... read more
12.09.2018 • By Unlock - for people with convictions
Landmark Court of Appeal ruling – Government loses appeal against DBS...
Ruling gives hope to thousands of people trying to put their past behind them The Court of Appeal has today rejected the Government’s appeal to... read more
03.05.2017 • By Unlock - for people with convictions
Government should consider a statutory “ban the box” for all employers...
The leading charity for people with convictions has welcomed a report published today by the Work and Pensions Committee which calls on... read more
19.12.2016 • By Unlock - for people with convictions