[2025] UKUT 219 (AAC)

Appeal No. UA-2022-000763-V

RULE 14 Order:

Pursuant to rule 14(1) of the Tribunal Procedure (Upper Tribunal) Rules 2008, it is prohibited for any person to disclose or publish any matter likely to lead members of the public to identify the appellant or any other individuals referred to in these proceedings.

Between:

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Appellant

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Disclosure and Barring Service

Respondent

Before: Upper Tribunal Judge Nicholas Wikeley, Upper Tribunal Member Mr John Hutchinson and Upper Tribunal Member Dr Elizabeth Stuart-Cole

Hearing date(s): 12 June 2025

Mode of hearing: Oral hearing at the Employment Tribunal venue, Leeds

Representation:

Appellant: In person

Respondent: Mr Richard Ryan (counsel) instructed by DBS Legal Services

On appeal from:

DBS registration number: 00933910962

DBS Decision Date: 20 July 2021

Judicial summary

Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 - section 4(2)(b) – appeal on mistake of fact – Upper Tribunal heard oral evidence and made its own assessment of evidence – material mistakes of fact – appeal allowed and case remitted to Disclosure and Barring Service for new decision to be made.

DECISION