Petition · past parliament · Home Office
Mandatory biometric checks for certain professions, to check criminal record
Closed
34 signatures
What the petition asks
We want anyone who is to work with children, vulnerable adults, people with disabilities and the elderly to be required to undergo biometric checks, against which their criminal record is checked. This should include jobs in the police, NHS, religious institutions and charity organizations.
We believe introducing biometric checks would help ensure that people who are guilty of serious offences - such as child sexual offences, murder or rape - are identified by employers, even if an individual has changed their name or is otherwise concealing their identity.
Timeline
| 24 Jan 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Jul 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
34
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
24 Jan 2023
Closed
24 Jul 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.