Ex Offenders Policy

1. Purpose

London Travel Solution is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and ensuring that all individuals are treated fairly and without unlawful discrimination. The Company recognises that having a criminal record does not automatically make an individual unsuitable for employment or engagement.

This policy sets out the principles by which London Travel Solution considers criminal record information while maintaining public safety and complying with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

2. Policy Statement

London Travel Solution will consider each case individually and on its own merits. The existence of a criminal conviction, caution, or other criminal record information will not automatically exclude an individual from employment or engagement with the Company.

Any decision will be based on a fair and balanced assessment of the circumstances, the responsibilities of the role, and the Company’s legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Individual Assessment

Where criminal record information is disclosed or identified through the appropriate checking process, London Travel Solution may take into consideration:

  • The nature and seriousness of the offence.
  • The relevance of the offence to the role.
  • The time that has elapsed since the offence.
  • The age of the individual at the time of the offence.
  • Any evidence of rehabilitation.
  • Any pattern of offending.
  • Any legal, regulatory, or licensing requirements applicable to the role.

4. Compliance

London Travel Solution will comply with all applicable legislation relating to criminal record information, including:

  • The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended).
  • The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), where applicable.
  • The Data Protection Act 2018.
  • UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
  • Relevant Transport for London licensing requirements.

5. Confidentiality

Any criminal record information obtained by London Travel Solution will be treated confidentially and processed only by authorised personnel with a legitimate business need to know. Such information will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

6. Policy Review

 

This policy will be reviewed periodically and updated where necessary to reflect changes in legislation, regulatory requirements, or Company procedures.

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