BFJ v The Disclosure and Barring Service: [2026] UKUT 322 (AAC)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision of Judge Johnston on 19 August 2026.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service and Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber)
• Published: 11 September 2026

• Categories: Safeguarding vulnerable groups
• Sub-categories: Safeguarding vulnerable groups - Adults’ barred list and Safeguarding vulnerable groups - Finding of fact
• Judges: Johnston, S
• Decision date: 19 August 2026

Read the full decision in UA-2025-001053-V .

Judicial Summary

The DBS made a mistake of fact in finding the allegation proved on the balance of probabilities.

Published 11 September 2026