Mandate that all Council and Parliamentary Candidates have an Enhanced DBS check
At the moment it is not mandatory for prospective council candidates or Parliamentary candidates to have an Enhanced DBS check.
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Mandate that all Council and Parliamentary Candidates have an Enhanced DBS check
At the moment it is not mandatory for prospective council candidates or Parliamentary candidates to have an Enhanced DBS check.
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