SECOND CHANCE INITIATIVE

Early day motion 236, tabled 8 July 2014 by Tom Clarke (Labour). Signed by 35 members.

That this House acknowledges the importance of sustained and meaningful employment in reducing instances of reoffending; expresses its support for the Second Chance initiative to enhance employment opportunities for ex-offenders which is spearheaded by the Citizen Trust working in the community and at HM Prison Wormwood Scrubs; welcomes the creation of the Second Chance Charter with a nationally recognised kitemark, which will identify employers willing to consider offering employment to suitable ex-offenders without discrimination on the basis of past records.

Signatures by party: Labour 26, Liberal Democrat 4, Conservative 2, Independent 2, DUP 1.