Submitted on Sunday 10th May 2026
Rejected on Monday 8th June 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Mandatory DBS checks for all candidates standing for local election in England
Require all candidates standing for local council elections across the UK to complete the appropriate criminal record check (DBS, Disclosure Scotland or AccessNI) before they can stand for office, regardless of political party or independent status, to strengthen safeguarding and public trust.
Require all candidates standing for local council elections across the UK to complete the appropriate criminal record check (DBS, Disclosure Scotland or AccessNI) before they can stand for office, regardless of political party or independent status, to strengthen safeguarding and public trust.
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