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The Board considered the possible suspension or revocation of the undernoted
Private Hire Car Operators’ Licences and Private Hire Car Drivers’ Licences. The licence holders had been asked to appear personally for the first time together with Police Scotland:-
(a) Muhammad Rafique PH1574 and P5032
Mr Rafique, the licence holder, joined the meeting by video call, together with Inspector Christie, who also joined by video call, on behalf of the Chief Constable. After consideration of all matters before the Board, the Board adjourned to allow members to consider matters. The meeting was reconvened and the Convener proposed (i) that no action be taken in relation to Mr Rafique’s Private Hire Car Operator’s Licence, and (ii) that no action be taken in relation to Mr Rafique’s Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence. This was agreed unanimously.
DECIDED:
(i) That no action be taken in relation to Mr Rafique’s Private Hire Car Operator’s Licence; and
(ii) That no action be taken in relation to Mr Rafique’s Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence.
Adjournment
The Board adjourned at 10.45 am and reconvened at 10.55 am.
(b) Hamid Mahmood PH0737 and P0069
Mr Mahmood, the licence holder, and his Solicitor, Mr Bryson, both joined the meeting by video call, together with Inspector Christie, who also joined by video call, on behalf of the Chief Constable. After consideration of all matters before the Board, the Board adjourned to allow members to consider matters. The meeting was reconvened and the Convener proposed (i) that no action be taken in relation to Mr Mahmood’s Private Hire Car Operator’s Licence and (ii) that Mr Mahmood’s Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence be suspended for the unexpired portion of the duration of the licence with immediate effect. This was agreed unanimously.
DECIDED:
(i) That no action be taken in relation to Mr Mahmood’s Private Hire Car Operator’s Licence; and
(ii) That Mr Mahmood’s Private Hire Car Driver’s Licence be suspended for the unexpired portion of the duration of the licence with immediate effect.