SK v Disclosure and Barring Service: [2026] UKUT 179 (AAC)
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Church on 05 May 2026.
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Judicial Summary
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 – section 4(2)(b) – allegation by a colleague that while working as a care assistant the appellant hit, swore at, and neglected a vulnerable adult service user in her care – DBS found allegations proved and decided it was appropriate and proportionate to place appellant’s name on Adults’ Barred List.
The Upper Tribunal heard fresh evidence but was not persuaded that the DBS made any mistake on any point of law or in any finding of fact on which its decision was based.
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Published 29 May 2026