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Old convictions 'no bar to jobs' Old convictions 'no bar to jobs'
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Paramilitary convictions should not be a hinderence when it comes to getting a job in Northern Ireland, according to new guidelines.Paramilitary convictions should not be a hinderence when it comes to getting a job in Northern Ireland, according to new guidelines.
The government gave a commitment to work with businesses, trade unions and ex-prisoner groups during the St Andrews talks in October 2006.The government gave a commitment to work with businesses, trade unions and ex-prisoner groups during the St Andrews talks in October 2006.
The Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister said the guidance would be reviewed in 18 months.The Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister said the guidance would be reviewed in 18 months.
Up to 30,000 people have spent time in prison as a result of the Troubles. Almost 30,000 people have spent time in prison as a result of the Troubles.