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Appeal against a new barring decision

You can appeal to a tribunal to reverse a barring list decision. The tribunal may remove someone from the barred list if it agrees, or refer you back to DBS for a further decision.

You can appeal if:

  • you were automatically added following a relevant caution or conviction
  • you believe DBS has made a legal mistake
  • DBS barred you based on information that was wrong

It’s up to the tribunal whether they hear your appeal.

Contact the Upper Tribunal to appeal against a new barring decision in England or Wales.

Upper Tribunal
adminappeals@justice.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 7071 5662
Fax: 020 7071 5663
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Administrative Appeals Chamber
5th Floor Rolls Building
7 Rolls Buildings
Fetter Lane
London
EC4A 1NL

Contact the Care Tribunal to appeal against a new barring decision in Northern Ireland.

Care Tribunal in Northern Ireland
tribunalsunit@courtsni.gov.uk
Telephone: 02890 327703
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Care Tribunal

Tribunal Hearing Centre

2nd Floor, The Annex

Royal Courts of Justice

Chichester Street

Belfast

BT1 3JF