Independent report

Independent Review of the Disclosure and Barring Regime

Report and recommendations of the independent review carried out by Simon Bailey CBE, QPM.

• From: Disclosure and Barring Service and Home Office
• Published: 18 April 2023
• Last updated: 26 May 2023 — See all updates

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As part of the government’s strategy to tackle violence against women and girls, the Home Office commissioned Simon Bailey to carry out a review of the effectiveness of the disclosure and barring regime in safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

Mr Bailey, a former Chief Constable of Norfolk Constabulary, is the National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for child protection and abuse investigation.

He concluded that the disclosure and barring regime is delivering its mission of helping employers and organisations to make safer employment decisions but he identified several areas where the regime could be strengthened.

He made 9 recommendations which the government will now consider.

Published 18 April 2023
Last updated 26 May 2023 + show all updates

1. 26 May 2023

   Accessible version added.

2. 18 April 2023

   First published.