Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act is a law that allows certain criminal convictions to be considered "spent" after a period of time, meaning they do not have to be disclosed in most situations, such as job applications. This helps individuals move on from past offenses and reintegrate into society. The length of the rehabilitation period varies depending on the sentence, and once a conviction is spent, it generally cannot be used against the person, promoting fairness and reducing the long-term impact of minor offenses.