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Guidance

Barring referrals

DBS makes considered decisions about whether somebody should be barred from engaging in regulated activity.

From:
Disclosure and Barring Service
Published
26 February 2019
Last updated
301 MarchApril 20232026 — See all updates

Barring referrals: how and when to make one (PDF, 3.1449.8 MB, 127 pages)

Barring referrals: how and when to make one (Welsh) (PDF, 413 KB, 12 pages)

Make a barring referral (online and paper)

Barring referrals can be made onlineonline, orguidance byand post.more Bothinformation routes can be found below, along with guidance and more information.below.

Online referral form

Paper

Please note the online referral form is available for a limited period. To submit a new barring referral please use the Submit a barring referral service

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Barring referrals guidance

Barring referrals guidance

Should I make a barring referral?

Barring referrals flowchart

Making representations

Making representations guidance

Online services for referred individuals

Online services for referred individuals

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2026-04-01 17:16
Page reverted to previous format

2026-04-01 09:00
Page has been updated to remove reference to the Paper Referral form

2023-03-30 11:42
Updated the online referral form.