Offenders’ charity boss backs calls to clear criminal records

ONCE considered one of Britain’s most dangerous criminals, Bobby Cummines is an adviser to the British government and recipient of an OBE from the queen.

Head of a charity representing offenders, the 60-year-old is in Ireland to back calls to give released prisoners a second chance by wiping clear their criminal records, thereby allowing them to apply for jobs.

Justice Minister Alan Shatter plans to publish a Spent Convictions Bill this July, which proposes to do this for prisoners sentenced to six months or less.