The law that requires people to disclose all previous convictions to certain employers is a breach of human rights, the Court of Appeal has ruled.
The declaration of incompatibility granted by three judges headed by the Master of the Rolls, Lord Dyson, was hailed as a victory for common sense by civil liberties campaigners.
But the Home Office said: "The protection of children and vulnerable groups must not be compromised. We are disappointed and are seeking leave to appeal to the Supreme Court."
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