Challenging Decisions by Disclosure and Barring Service

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Barred List is a crucial tool used to protect vulnerable groups, such as children and vulnerable adults, from individuals deemed unfit to work with them.
Created: 15 July 2025
Last Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Contents
What is the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) barred list?
Types of DBS Barred Lists
Criteria for inclusion on a DBS Barred List
How to know if you’re at risk of being barred
Reasons the DBS might consider barring you
Should you make representations to the DBS?
Timeframes for Making Representations
Understanding DBS checks
Can you appeal a mistake on your DBS Check Certificate?
Is it possible to prevent an entry on a DBS Check Certificate?
Enhanced DBS Checks – disclosure of third party information

What is the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) barred list?

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Barred List is a crucial tool used to protect vulnerable groups, such as children and vulnerable adults, from individuals deemed unfit to work with them. The DBS maintains two barred lists – one for individuals barred from working with children and another for those barred from working with vulnerable adults. If you receive a notification that the DBS is considering placing you on a barred list, B P Collins’ criminal team advises you to seek expert legal advice immediately.

Types of DBS Barred Lists

Children’s Barred List: This list includes individuals prohibited from working in roles involving regular contact with children.

Adults’ Barred List: This list includes individuals banned from working with vulnerable adults.

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