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Defining “fit and proper” in statute would not be straightforward, and any definition would need...

Conclusion
Defining “fit and proper” in statute would not be straightforward, and any definition would need to preserve a degree of flexibility for licensing authorities to exercise judgement in individual cases. The consequences of getting decisions wrong are serious, however, and more specification could be useful for decision-makers. (Conclusion, Paragraph 64)
Addressee Bodies
Department for Transport
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.1 yrs
Report published 10 Jun 2026