The Director of Law and Governance submitted a report for Members to consider whether SNA should continue to hold a Private Hire Driver Licence.

SNA attended the meeting together with his wife and made representations.  SNA responded to questions from Members and the legal advisor to the Panel.

A witness also attended the meeting and made representations.  The witness responded to questions from Members and the legal advisor to the Panel.

Members considered carefully the representations made by SNA and the witness and also considered other evidence provided.

In determining the matter Members gave serious consideration to their overriding responsibility in respect of the protection and safety of the public.  The Panel applied the principle of proportionality enshrined within the Human Rights Act 1998 and considered that in seeking to ensure the legitimate aim of the protection and safety of the public, a revocation of the licence with immediate effect was justified in the circumstances.

Resolved – That, in the interests of public safety, SNA’s Private Hire Driver Licence be revoked with immediate effect.

The Director of Law and Governance submitted a report for Members to consider whether SNA should continue to hold a Private Hire Driver Licence.

It was reported by the Licensing Officers that SNA was unable to attend the meeting.

Resolved – That,

1. this matter be deferred to a future date of the Regulatory Panel,
2. consideration of the matter will proceed on the next occasion.