Guidance

DBS barring: local authority referral duty and power

Guidance for local authorities and bodies about duty and power to refer a person to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service
• Published: 12 June 2015
• Last updated: 12 June 2018 — See all updates

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Referral duty and power for local authorities and regulatory bodies

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This guide is for local authorities bodies. It explains the duty as an employer, as well as their power in relation to child protection and adult safeguarding, to refer a person to the DBS.

Published 12 June 2015

Last updated 12 June 2018 + show all updates

1. 12 June 2018

   Information updated in line with GDPR.

2. 4 March 2016

   Updated the guide format and included references to regulatory bodies.

3. 12 June 2015

   First published.