MK v Disclosure and Barring Service: [2026] UKUT 159 (AAC)

Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Mitchell on 04 April 2026.

• From: HM Courts & Tribunals Service and Upper Tribunal (Administrative Appeals Chamber)
• Published: 7 May 2026

• Categories: Safeguarding vulnerable groups
• Sub-categories: Safeguarding vulnerable groups - 'Fairness of DBS decision-making' or something similar
• Judges: Mitchell, E
• Decision date: 4 April 2026

Read the full decision in UA-2021-001206-V.

Judicial Summary

DBS’ barring decisions were not flawed by reason of a failure to provide a further opportunity to provide supporting medical evidence that might demonstrate improved mental health.

Published 7 May 2026