Spent Convictions Act 2009

An exclusion set out in a clause of this Schedule—

does not apply in relation to an offence if the conviction has been quashed and the person has been granted a pardon for the offence, except—

in relation to the operation of clause 9A; or

as may be prescribed by the regulations;

does not apply in relation to a designated sex‑related offence in relation to which an order has been made under section8B, except as may be prescribed by the regulations;

does not apply in relation to a prescribed public decency offence in relation to which an order has been made under section 8C, except as may be prescribed by the regulations.

An exclusion under clause 7 or 8 does not apply in relation to an offence committed by a particular person if a qualified magistrate has made an order to that effect under section 13A.

The regulations may provide that an exclusion set out in a clause of this Schedule does not apply in relation to a finding (as constituting a conviction for the purposes of this Act) that is taken to be immediately spent under section 4(1a).