Written question asked by Jayne Kirkham (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 June 2025 (named day). It was answered by Jim McMahon (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 June 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Councillors: Vetting
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will consider introducing enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks as a condition of being a councillor.
- Answer
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Disclosure and Barring Service checks (‘DBS checks’) for local government members are currently optional; it is for individual local authorities to adopt eligible DBS checks as they feel necessary.
I am considering the benefits and disbenefits to potential changes in local government member DBS check policy.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 57523
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Councillors Vetting Disclosure and Barring Service
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