CAL v The Disclosure and Barring Service: [2026] UKUT 262 (AAC)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Johnston on 09 July 2026.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service and Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber)
• Published: 5 August 2026

• Categories: Safeguarding vulnerable groups
• Sub-categories: Safeguarding vulnerable groups - Adults’ barred list, Safeguarding vulnerable groups - Finding of fact and Safeguarding vulnerable groups - Mistake on point of law
• Judges: Johnston, S
• Decision date: 9 July 2026

Read the full decision in UA-2025-000836-V.

Judicial Summary

Mistake of fact: The DBS made mistakes of facts in their final decision that the appellant took money from patients. The DBS is directed to remove the appellant from the adults’ barred list.

Published 5 August 2026