Petition · past parliament
Criminal Record checks on drivers of taxis and private hire a legal requirement.
Closed
30 signatures
What the petition asks
Currently no legal requirement only recommendations. There should be mandatory checks in place as a minimum requirement. Licences should be removed from those found to have violent or sexual convictions. We have a duty to protect women, children and the vulnerable and less able.
Drivers of taxis and private hire vehicles are currently allowed to keep their licences and continue to work even if they have criminal convictions.
Timeline
| 7 Nov 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 7 May 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
30
Status
Closed
Opened
7 Nov 2018
Closed
7 May 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.