DBS barring referrals: making representations
How to make representations to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) when you are being considered for barring.
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When an employer or organisation has concerns that a person has caused harm, or poses a future risk of harm to vulnerable groups, including children, they will refer them to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The person could be added to one or both of the DBS barred lists
As part of the barring decision making process, the referred person can make representations to to give their views and evidence.
Representations are an important part of making fair, consistent and thorough barring decisions.
Updates to this page
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Information for individuals that have been referred to DBS (Easy Read) has been uploaded
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Representations guide updated to html format.
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Added the oral representations guide.
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First published.