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Sign the locksmith licensing petition — mandatory licensing for UK locksmiths

Sign the parliamentary petition calling for mandatory locksmith licensing. Every signature adds to the parliamentary record. At 10,000 signatures the Government must respond. At 100,000 Parliament must consider a debate.

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Why mandatory licensing is the only solution that works

Every other measure — Trading Standards complaints, Google listing reports, fake review flags — is reactive. The harm has already happened. Mandatory licensing is the only proactive measure that prevents harm before it occurs.

Under a mandatory licensing model — every locksmith must hold a valid government-issued licence before they can legally advertise or trade. Getting a licence requires a genuine identity, a genuine address, proof of competence, and a background check. A fake listing cannot display a valid licence number. No licence — no listing. No listing — no callout. No callout — no victim.

Ireland has done it — the PSA model works

Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Belgium have all banned paid locksmith advertising on Google. Apple banned it globally in July 2026. The UK is the only European country that has not acted.

The Government's response in 2021 — and why it was wrong

The 2021 parliamentary debate resulted in the Government saying there was no evident high level of criminality and that voluntary measures were preferred. Complaints have risen 147% since that decision. A network of eight locksmith shell companies has been documented — all incorporated by the same director between March and August 2026 — three in two days — at the same serviced office address — one confirmed on a consumer invoice. That is evident criminality.

Sign the petition. Write to your MP. The political case for mandatory licensing has never been stronger. Template MP letter →