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A Bradford student rejected by a London medical college because of his criminal record has been given a conditional offer by a different university. | A Bradford student rejected by a London medical college because of his criminal record has been given a conditional offer by a different university. |
Imperial College told Majid Ahmed, 18, his "spent" burglary conviction meant he could not study to be a doctor. | Imperial College told Majid Ahmed, 18, his "spent" burglary conviction meant he could not study to be a doctor. |
The BBC understands Mr Ahmed, who got four A grades at A-level, has been offered a place at Manchester University, subject to final checks. | The BBC understands Mr Ahmed, who got four A grades at A-level, has been offered a place at Manchester University, subject to final checks. |
He said: "It's been a long journey over the last two years." | He said: "It's been a long journey over the last two years." |
After Mr Ahmed revealed his conviction ahead of a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) check, Imperial College said the teenager could not be trusted as a doctor. | |
I was a young lad and I have learnt my lesson Majid Ahmed | I was a young lad and I have learnt my lesson Majid Ahmed |
In November 2005 Mr Ahmed was convicted of burglary and given a four-month community order. | In November 2005 Mr Ahmed was convicted of burglary and given a four-month community order. |
For under-18s in England the law considers such a conviction to be "spent" as soon as the community service is finished. | For under-18s in England the law considers such a conviction to be "spent" as soon as the community service is finished. |
The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 states anyone wishing to be employed in the medical profession must always declare a "spent" conviction in applications to work or study. | The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 states anyone wishing to be employed in the medical profession must always declare a "spent" conviction in applications to work or study. |
Manchester University rejected his application last year, but after an appeal against its decision the BBC understands he has been given a conditional offer. | Manchester University rejected his application last year, but after an appeal against its decision the BBC understands he has been given a conditional offer. |
Mr Ahmed said: "It was a very minor offence. I'm not a career criminal. I was a young lad and I have learnt my lesson." | Mr Ahmed said: "It was a very minor offence. I'm not a career criminal. I was a young lad and I have learnt my lesson." |
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