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Employment Tribunal decision.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Butler on 19 March 2026.
A collection of the strategies for the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The Disclosure and Barring Service helps employers make safer recruitment decisions. DBS is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Home Office .
Search for companies that can do Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks on your behalf (formerly Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks)
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Citron on 08 June 2026.
When and how to conduct DBS checks on sponsors, and what level of check is needed.
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision of Judge Johnston on 19 August 2026.
This publication sets out rules for digital verification services supporting Registered Bodies and Responsible Organisations to conduct identity verification as part of Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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