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.