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Making barring referrals to the DBS

Updated 1 May 2025
Disclosure and Barring service (DBS) guidance about making referrals. Also includes information about relevant offences.

16 September 2024

Introduction: The updated guidance was issued on 1 May 2025 and includes information on what a barring referral is, who has a legal duty to refer and how to make a referral.

Read the guidance here: Making barring referrals to the DBS (updated 1 May 2025)