Philip Martin - Legal Information
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Background Disclosure:
The author of this website, Philip Martin, has a criminal record. On 24th May 2016, he was convicted of offences of fraud and fraudulent trading and at the time of publication, he is, and remains, the subject of a Company Director’s Disqualification Order.
Good Faith Declaration:
The author has empathy and understanding for all victims of crime and nothing within this website is written or included to encourage, justify or minimise the effects of crime.
The author feels strongly that the most respectful, worthwhile and meaningful thing that he (and the wider justice system) can do for victims of crime is to reduce the risk of ex-offenders committing more crime. This website has been produced with the sincere desire to reduce re-offending, create fewer victims of crime and improve outcomes for society by:
Legal Information:
The author recommends full compliance with all licence conditions and court orders. Of particular relevance and importance is the requirement for those ex-offenders who are on licence, to inform their probation officer and ask for their approval, before undertaking paid or unpaid work. Employment is proven to reduce re-offending, so it is likely that a lot of support and practical help will be offered.
The author insists that all representations made to employers are honest. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies put forward to third parties by readers of this website. Readers are reminded that all information submitted to third parties must accurately reflect their experiences, skills, qualifications and offences.
The inclusion of quotations by named individuals or organisations, does not suggest endorsement of this work, or of the author, by those individuals or organisations. The majority of stories, testimonials and quotations have been anonymised and identifying information has been removed or varied. The author has attempted to acknowledge known sources and apologises for any that have been missed. Where no source is quoted it should be treated as the author’s own opinion. Pictures used are representative and are not necessarily photographs of people that the author has helped into employment.
The author has used his best endeavours as a layperson to ensure that all information is correct and current in the UK at the time of printing. Laws, rules and processes may be different in Scotland.
This website is for general guidance only, the content should not be relied upon in isolation and nothing herein constitutes legal, financial or medical advice. Personal advice should be sought from qualified third parties. No liability is accepted at law for the outcome of any decisions made whilst relying on the content of this website.
Background Disclosure:
The author of this website, Philip Martin, has a criminal record. On 24th May 2016, he was convicted of offences of fraud and fraudulent trading and at the time of publication, he is, and remains, the subject of a Company Director’s Disqualification Order.
Good Faith Declaration:
The author has empathy and understanding for all victims of crime and nothing within this website is written or included to encourage, justify or minimise the effects of crime.
The author feels strongly that the most respectful, worthwhile and meaningful thing that he (and the wider justice system) can do for victims of crime is to reduce the risk of ex-offenders committing more crime. This website has been produced with the sincere desire to reduce re-offending, create fewer victims of crime and improve outcomes for society by:
- Supporting the reintegration of ex-offenders into society.
- Practically helping ex-offenders to secure legitimate and stable employment.
- Encouraging organisations to employ ex-offenders and adopt a ‘clean-slate’ policy in most cases where employment provides an evidentially reduced risk to the public.
Legal Information:
The author recommends full compliance with all licence conditions and court orders. Of particular relevance and importance is the requirement for those ex-offenders who are on licence, to inform their probation officer and ask for their approval, before undertaking paid or unpaid work. Employment is proven to reduce re-offending, so it is likely that a lot of support and practical help will be offered.
The author insists that all representations made to employers are honest. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies put forward to third parties by readers of this website. Readers are reminded that all information submitted to third parties must accurately reflect their experiences, skills, qualifications and offences.
The inclusion of quotations by named individuals or organisations, does not suggest endorsement of this work, or of the author, by those individuals or organisations. The majority of stories, testimonials and quotations have been anonymised and identifying information has been removed or varied. The author has attempted to acknowledge known sources and apologises for any that have been missed. Where no source is quoted it should be treated as the author’s own opinion. Pictures used are representative and are not necessarily photographs of people that the author has helped into employment.
The author has used his best endeavours as a layperson to ensure that all information is correct and current in the UK at the time of printing. Laws, rules and processes may be different in Scotland.
This website is for general guidance only, the content should not be relied upon in isolation and nothing herein constitutes legal, financial or medical advice. Personal advice should be sought from qualified third parties. No liability is accepted at law for the outcome of any decisions made whilst relying on the content of this website.