The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975

4.  Paragraph (b) of section 4(3) of the Act shall not apply in relation to—

(a)the dismissal or exclusion of any person from any profession specified in Part I of Schedule 1 to this Order;

(b)any office, employment or occupation specified in Part II or Part III of the said Schedule 1;

(c)any action taken for the purpose of safeguarding national security.