The Government should require local authorities to require tattoo artists to provide a DBS check before granting them a license, to flag criminal offences that might be dangerous to a client.
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Currently there are few requirements for tattoo artists other than to obtain a license from their local council and it's not that difficult to get one.
Partly because of the history of our trade, some artists have a criminal history and I do not wish all crimes to be held against someone.
An enhanced DBS check bringing up particular crimes that make them a danger that will stop them obtaining a license will prevent them being in the industry. And stop them abusing their power against other artists/clients.