Agenda item

Report of the Director of HR.

The Committee considered a Report of the Director of HR concerning the ‘Ban the Box’ campaign.

Members expressed their robust support for the campaign; it was critical to recognize the link between joblessness and recidivism, and initiatives like removing the criminal convictions tick box at the application stage was a very useful tool in giving ex-offenders an opportunity to secure gainful employment. A Member asked officers to reach out to Bristol City Council which had introduced a ‘Ban the Box’ policy last year.

RESOLVED – that the Committee noted the Report and endorsed the development of a policy in support of the ‘Ban the Box’ campaign.