Request
Please can the DCSF disclose the number of staff working for the Department who have been convicted of criminal offences during the following years:
- 1 Jan 2009 to date
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
If possible, please provide the above information broken down by:
- executive agency
-
nature of offence
Release
The Department policies require members of staff to inform their line managers if they have been arrested and/or convicted of a criminal offence so that disciplinary action can be considered, which in most cases lead to dismissal.
The Department's records show the following convictions:
| Year | Number of staff | Nature of Offence |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | Drink Driving |
| 2008 | 1 | Drink Driving |
| 2007 | 1 | Possession of an offensive weapon |
| 2006 | 0 | N/A |
