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Are there exceptions where the criminal records are relevant even when spent? The criminal records that can become spent are those of minor offences. However, there may be some sensitive professions or appointments from which a person may be disqualified by reason of his past convictions. Certain …
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What is the effect of spent criminal records overseas - including employment, immigration, studies, adoption? The Registration of Criminals Act is a domestic law, meaning that it only applies to Singapore. If a person is employed by an employer in Singapore under Singapore law, RCA applies even if …
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A person who had his criminal record spent is deemed to have no such record and may lawfully choose not to disclose the spent record for all purposes, except during:An Investigation into an offence by a person authorised under any written law to carry out such investigation. Any prosecution …
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There are some key requirements for a criminal record to be rendered spent.First, the offender must satisfy a crime-free period: As defined in the RCA, a "crime-free period" means a period at least 5 consecutive years during which the person (a) has not been convicted of a crime; (b) has not been …
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All records in the register of any person convicted within Singapore of any crime shall be capable of becoming spent in accordance with the requirements as set out in section 7B and 7C of the RCA. Those who qualify will be automatically have their criminal records spent and there is no need to apply …
Offences which can be registered are offences listed in the First and Second Schedules of the Registration of Criminals Act, such as murder, kidnapping, rape, theft, cheating, trespass, mischief, forgery, counterfeiting, and offences under Acts such as the Misuse of Drugs Act, Prevention of …
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