There are no Standards For The Licensing Of Locksmiths in the uk

locksmiths greenwichAnyone can call themselves a locksmith in the UK. even if they have no skills whatsoever. They can advertise as a locksmith without any checks by the police or any government organisation. This must stop! A non-qualified locksmith will not be up-to-date with fire regulations or could even be a criminal. All Master Locksmith`s company are DBS checked. Locksmith that has passed the British Locksmiths Institute exam will have ongoing training to obtain Continuing Professional Development accreditation. Would you give your keys to anyone. Or would you prefer that they have been vetted.