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

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

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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    This petition will stay open until 16 August 2026.