Petition Mandate that all Council and Parliamentary Candidates have an Enhanced DBS check

At the moment it is not mandatory for prospective council candidates or Parliamentary candidates to have an Enhanced DBS check.

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We believe that as prospective Council candidates and Parliamentary candidates are public servants, a mandatory Enhanced DBS check should be carried out and made public so that the people can see the potential candidates' backgrounds.

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Created by Robert JF Barnes
Deadline 16 August 2026 All petitions run for 6 months
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