Podcast Summary
UK-Germany treaty: The UK and Germany are working on a new treaty to boost defense cooperation and collaboration in various sectors, despite ongoing tensions and domestic issues.
The UK and Germany are working towards a new treaty with a focus on defense cooperation and collaboration in areas such as science, tech, business, culture, and trade. The Prime Minister and German Chancellor held a joint press conference expressing their commitment to enhancing their relationship and ensuring the security of their peoples and the European continent. However, tensions remain in other parts of the world, with at least nine people killed in Israeli strikes in the West Bank and thousands arrested during clashes between Israelis and Palestinians. In the UK, water companies are concerned that a proposed cap on water bill increases will hinder their ability to improve services and prevent sewage spills. The home secretary is considering reversing changes made by the previous government regarding reporting hate speech, with a focus on strengthening hate crime laws to tackle anti-Semitic and Islamophobic abuse.
Non-conviction records impact on employment: Non-conviction records, such as arrests without charges or not-guilty verdicts, can hinder job applications, particularly in sensitive sectors. Individuals with such records may face challenges getting hired, despite their legal innocence.
Having a non-conviction record, such as being arrested but not charged or found not guilty, can negatively impact job applications, particularly in sectors like education and care. Toby Young, the director of the Free Speech Union, shared this concern, stating that such records can prevent individuals from getting hired despite their legal innocence. He mentioned that his organization frequently assists members in petitioning police forces to expunge Non-Conviction History Checks (NCHIs) from their records. This issue highlights the importance of addressing the potential consequences of non-conviction records on employment opportunities.