Criminal Records Bureau

 

The Licensing Team has a responsibility to ensure that taxi and private hire drivers are fit and proper persons to hold such licenses, given the circumstances of their employment.  In order to assist in making such decisions, a check is made with the Criminal Records Bureau prior to a licence application being determined, and thereafter on a three-yearly basis.

 

The legislation does not impose such a test on taxi proprietors, private hire vehicle proprietors or private hire operators.

 

To this end the Licensing Department has adopted guidelines for the grant of taxi and private hire drivers licenses.

 

The latest information on the criminal record check process can be obtained from the CRB's extensive web site. Their guidance on dealing with disclosure forms and the applicant's guide are of particular interest.