00:00North Tyneside Council's Mayor has asked legal and standards officials to review whether
00:06councillors should face disclosure and barring service checks.
00:11Mayor Karen Clark agreed to seek a report on the issue after a question from Councillor
00:16Matthew Thurlaway prompted the request.
00:19DBS checks show a person's criminal record but are not currently required for elected
00:24members.
00:25Council officers will consult committee members and report back to the full council
00:30on the implications.
00:32Supporters said checks could boost public confidence while critics warned they must respect privacy
00:37and the law.
00:39At this stage the review is only a consideration not a formal policy change by the council.
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