Submitted on Wednesday 10th December 2025
Rejected on Friday 23rd January 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
introduce mandatory electrician licensing restrict sale of electrical materials
Introduce a national licensing system for electricians, require retailers to verify competency before selling key electrical materials, and strengthen enforcement of electrical safety regulations such as Part P.
Electrical work in UK homes can currently be carried out by anyone, regardless of qualifications. Untrained individuals, handymen and kitchen fitters are able to buy electrical materials freely and perform electrical installations with no formal training, assessment or accountability.
Qualified electricians must complete years of training, hold the 18th Edition wiring regulations, maintain insurance, and undergo regular Competent Person Scheme assessments (NAPIT, NICEIC,
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Electric installation licence system & ban sale of materials to the unlicensed: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/728785
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