Will a police caution stop me from passing the type of CRB check that hackney carriage drivers must have..?

Question

to obtain licenses.

My caution was for "Actual Bodily Harm" (i was spat on and retaliated)

Answer 1

I would have thought not, particularly if some time passes by.  I have quite a criminal record from my teens (borstal etc.) which I spent in care, but nothing for violence, s*x or drugs.  I have a London based PCO (mini-cab) licence, although I don't use it, and it required an enhanced CRB.

Answer 2

I would presume yes. Your employer has to know if you have a history, and if so, what for. So in your case, I don't think you'll be able to be a HC Driver. Sorry.

Answer 3

If, by saying 'stop me from passing' you mean return a clean sheet for a CRB check, the answer is no, you wont 'pass'.

You have a police record. Whether the caution was given on the street or in the police station, there is a record of it.

If, by saying 'stop me from passing' you mean being prevented from obtaining a Hackney Licence on account that you have a police record, the answer wont be so straightforward.

In theory, you *shouldn't* have a problem being allowed to obtain a Hack lic. because of your record.

I have a string of youthful convictions, and even a stupid punch-up just 2 years ago, and i have a licence.

It will of course all hinge on the policies of the Licencing officer for the area authority where you apply.

Your best bet is be up-front with them.

....and watch out for the soon-to-be-mandatory NVQ Level 1 qualification for Taxi Drivers.

Answer 4

If you haven't been convicted of any crime, it wont show up on any checks