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Guidance

Barring referrals

DBS makes considered decisions about whether somebody should be barred from engaging in regulated activity.

Updates to this page

From:
Disclosure and Barring Service
Published:
26 February 2019
Last updated:
15 June 2026
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  1. A link to the new Cross-border referrals and referrals from non-UK countries guidance has been added

  2. Reference to the paper barring referral form has been removed.

  3. Page reverted to previous format

  4. Page has been updated to remove reference to the Paper Referral form

  5. Updated the online referral form.

  6. Welsh version of Barring referrals leaflet added.

  7. First published.

Barring referrals: how and when to make one (PDF, 49.8 MB, 7 pages)

Make a barring referral

Barring referrals can be made online. You can find guidance and more information below.

Submit a barring referral

Online referral form

Please note the online referral form is available for a limited period. To submit a new barring referral please use the Submit a barring referral service.

Barring referrals guidance

Barring referrals guidance

Should I make a barring referral?

Barring referrals flowchart

Cross border referrals and referrals from non-UK countries

Cross-border referrals and referrals from non-UK countries guidance

Making representations

Making representations guidance

Online services for referred individuals

Online services for referred individuals

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