Dear Legit,

Go thru' both the sections - 140 and 141 and also refer to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 - section 4(1), (2), (3) (effect of rehabilitation) (check this link http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1974/53)

Here is the link..

http://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/laspo- ... atute-book

Hi John, Sorry, just got back from work.. I thought we should refer to this.. and yes, I was also referring to section 139 and not 140.. Page 136: 141 Transitional and consequential provision (1) Section 139 applies in relation to convictions or (as the case may be) cautions before the commencement ...

John,

With section 152, I understand.. But with section 140, I think it is from today, as ROA comes under Part 3 and only Part 1 and Part 2 come into force in April 2013.. Correct me if I am wrong..

We'd probably have to wait for a couple of days..

Ashna

This is for people with driving offence with fines.. The LASPO bill was given a royal assent this noon and is now an act.. Rehabilitation of offenders is part of the bill and according to the act, the rehab period for "fines" is now brought down to one year (from 5 yrs.).. So this should not be a ...

Dear Legit, Have you switched over to Tier 2 yet?? Hope not.. LASPO bill amendment that was started mid 2011 (that includes Rehabilitation of Offenders) was given a royal assent this afternoon. So it is now a law.. Your criminal conviction rehab period should have ended.. According to the amended ...