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Mandatory CCTV in Taxis Proposed Amid Grooming Scandals

1/16/2026

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Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood told the Commons Transport Committee she supports mandatory CCTV in taxis.
The Casey review highlighted taxi misuse in grooming scandals and recommended stricter regulations.
The Casey review warned of a race to the bottom due to licensing loopholes from lower-standard areas.
The government plans to include minimum standards in the English Devolution Bill.

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Transport Minister Lilian Greenwood told the Commons Transport Committee she supports mandatory CCTV in taxis.
The Casey review highlighted taxi misuse in grooming scandals and recommended stricter regulations.
The Casey review warned of a race to the bottom due to licensing loopholes from lower-standard areas.
The government plans to include minimum standards in the English Devolution Bill.