Criminals able to change name by deed poll without declaring convictions

Offenders can create new identities through the deed poll system without having to declare their previous convictions.The Information Hub website advises applicants: "There is nothing preventing people with criminal convictions from changing their name," though it warns that anyone with a case pending, or on probation or the sex offenders register, must inform police.A deed poll name-change entitles users to get new documents including a passport, driving licence, national insurance number and c