JH v The Disclosure and Barring Service: [2026] UKUT 361 (AAC)
Summary
The Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber upheld a Disclosure and Barring Service decision, finding no material mistake of fact and no error of law in concluding that inclusion on the adults’ barred list was proportionate. The decision was issued by Judge Johnston on 18 September 2026 in relation to case UA-2025-000980-V.
Why it matters
This is relevant to surveyors where work involves vulnerable adults, care settings, or other environments requiring safeguarding awareness. It reinforces the importance of DBS-related compliance and the legal basis for barring decisions in roles with regulated activity.
Key points
- The tribunal found the allegation proved on the balance of probabilities.
- No material mistake of fact was identified in the DBS decision.
- No mistake of law was found in the proportionality assessment.
- The appellant’s inclusion on the adults’ barred list was upheld.
Organisations:
Disclosure and Barring Service, Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber, GOV.UK
Regulations:
adults’ barred list, balance of probabilities
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