CP v Disclosure and Barring Service

CP v Disclosure and Barring Service

DBS made material mistakes in findings of fact; CP did not falsify records or neglect care, and only lawful outcome is removal from barred lists.

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Parties
Appellant: CP; Respondent: Disclosure and Barring Service
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Factual Mistake, Barred List Removal, Care Worker Conduct, Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act
Employment Administrative Safeguarding Factual Mistake Barred List Removal Care Worker Conduct Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act

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Parties

CP

Appellant

Disclosure and Barring Service

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Did CP falsify care records and neglect vulnerable adults?
  2. 2 Did DBS make material mistakes in findings of fact justifying inclusion in barred lists?

Ratio Decidendi

DBS made material mistakes in findings of fact; CP did not falsify records or neglect care, and only lawful outcome is removal from barred lists.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • CP to be removed from both adults’ and children’s barred lists