Sex and Indecency Offences - Proposed Criminal Convictions Policy changes 2021

Sex and Indecency Offences Existing period of time in which a licence would be granted, from completion of sentence or from date of conviction. Proposed period of time in which a licence would be granted, from completion of sentence or from date of conviction.
  • Rape
  • Assault by penetration
  • Offences involving children or vulnerable adults
  • Sexual assault
  • Indecent assault
  • Possession of indecent photographs, child pornography etc.
  • Exploitation of prostitution
  • Trafficking for sexual exploitation
  • Indecent exposure
  • Soliciting (kerb crawling)
  • Or any sex or indecency offence that was committed in the course of employment as a taxi or PHV driver
  • Or any similar offences (including attempted or conspiracy to commit) offences which replace the above.
 Refusal Refusal (including anyone who is currently on the Sex Offenders Register or the barred list)
One or more conviction for a sex or indecency offence Refused Refused
Other sex and indecency offences At least 5 years Refused