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The individuals involved
The individuals involved
This case principally involves three individuals. The first is the Appellant, who we simply describe as such. The second is his ex-partner, who we refer to as Ellie (not her real name). The third is her then foster daughter, who we call Molly (also not her real name), who was aged 11 or 12 at the material time. We confirm the Rule 14 Order in this case, which is intended to protect the anonymity and privacy of all those involved.
- Heading
- The decision of the Upper Tribunal is to dismiss the appeal. The decision of the Disclosure and Barring Service dated 8 April 2024 was not based on any material mistake in any finding of fact and invo
- Introduction
- The individuals involved
- A summary of the factual background
- The Upper Tribunal oral hearing
- The legal framework for barring decisions
- The Disclosure and Barring Service’s decision to bar the Appellant
- The Appellant’s grounds of appeal
- The Appellant’s oral evidence
- Ground 1
- Ellie’s evidence
- Mollie’s evidence
- The Appellant’s evidence
- The police interview
- The Appellant’s written representations to the DBS
- The Appellant’s oral evidence to the Upper Tribunal
- Mistake of fact: our analysis
- Ground 2
- The parties’ submissions
- Proportionality: our analysis
- Conclusions