LB v The Disclosure and Barring Service: [2026] UKUT 189 (AAC)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Johnston on 11 May 2026.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service and Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber)
• Published: 24 June 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: 11 May 2026

Read the full decision in UA-2022-000158-V.

Judicial Summary

(1) Mistake of fact (2) Mistake of law: (1) The DBS made mistakes of fact in their findings. (2) The DBS made mistakes of law; the decision was procedurally unfair as evidence was disregarded without giving the appellant an effective opportunity to make representations; and irrational in relying on unseen CCTV evidence.

Published 24 June 2026