COB v Disclosure and Barring Service: [2026] UKUT 188 (AAC)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Jacobs on 09 May 2026.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service and Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber)
• Published: 18 June 2026

• Categories: Safeguarding vulnerable groups
• Sub-categories: Safeguarding vulnerable groups - Finding of fact and Safeguarding vulnerable groups - Proportionality
• Judges: Jacobs, E
• Decision date: 9 May 2026

Read the full decision in UA-2025-000392-V.

Judicial Summary

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 - section 4(2)(a) – no mistake of fact. Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 - section 4(2)(b) – proportionality – no mistake of law.

Published 18 June 2026