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Allowing rapist taxi driver to keep operator licence is 'harmful message'

Allowing rapist taxi driver to keep operator licence is 'harmful message'
BBC Scotland Thursday 02 July 2026, 13:40 UTC 1 min read
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A licensing committee voted on the licence despite an objection from Police Scotland.

A licensing committee voted on the licence despite an objection from Police Scotland.
Scotland (LOCATION)
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