Criminal conviction checks

[MrDaws]

I am applying for a job in canada. Do I have to tell them about a criminal conviction for benefit fraud in 1995? If it helps I was only fined for this with no other sentence applied.

[Buenchico]

Although your conviction is, for most purposes, 'spent' in this country, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act does not apply outside of the UK. So, unless Canada has similar legislation in place (which would probably be referred to in any form you have to complete), you'll have to declare the conviction.

Chris

[MrDaws]

Thanks ill keep that i mind

[NORMANTHEDOG]

they will almost certainly do a enhanced CRB check on your,and it will show up,so i would include it on any forms.

[Carol Anne]

Hi Norman. I thought access to CRB was restricted to certain UK employers only?