Guidance

DBS barring: local authority referral duty and power

Guidance for local authorities and bodies about duty and power to refer a person to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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This guide is for local authorities bodies. It explains the duty as an employer, as well as their power in relation to child protection and adult safeguarding, to refer a person to the DBS.

Updates to this page

Published 12 June 2015
Last updated 12 June 2018 + show all updates
  1. Information updated in line with GDPR.

  2. Updated the guide format and included references to regulatory bodies.

  3. First published.

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