Petition · Home Office
Set requirements for more background checks for certain professions
Closed
38 signatures
What the petition asks
We want the government to increase vetting for child minders, doctors, teachers, nurses, police staff and police officers. We want them to have backgrounds checks much more often.
We think that doing more vetting and background checks on those who work with children and vulnerable adults could save lives and may stop children, teenagers and adults becoming victims of abuse.
Timeline
| 13 May 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Nov 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
38
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
13 May 2025
Closed
13 Nov 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 23 Aug 2026.