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I need more information about convictions and cautions

I need more information about convictions and cautions.

The below links will provide you with information relating to convictions and cautions.

What is a spent conviction?
What is an unspent conviction?
What is a protected conviction?
How long will certain cautions/convictions remain on a DBS certificate for?
How are convictions recorded against my former gender name?
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  4. What is Nacro / Unlock?
  5. What is an unspent conviction?