Mandatory DBS checks for all candidates standing for local election in England

Mandatory DBS checks for all candidates standing for local election in England — 21 signatures. Status: rejected.

Petition background

Require all candidates standing for local council elections across the UK to complete the appropriate criminal record check (DBS, Disclosure Scotland or AccessNI) before they can stand for office, regardless of political party or independent status, to strengthen safeguarding and public trust.

Additional details

Require all candidates standing for local council elections across the UK to complete the appropriate criminal record check (DBS, Disclosure Scotland or AccessNI) before they can stand for office, regardless of political party or independent status, to strengthen safeguarding and public trust.

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