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**DBS MINDed TO BAR? Know Your Right to Make Representations**

If the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) writes to you inviting representations, you have an opportunity to explain your circumstances and provide relevant evidence before a final barring decision is made.

Your representations may include:
• Your account of what happened
• Relevant circumstances and context
• Evidence of change, learning or rehabilitation
• References, training or other supporting documents
• Any factual errors in the information provided by DBS

You will usually have **8 weeks** to respond.

Do not ignore a DBS representations letter. A barring decision can have serious consequences for your ability to work or volunteer in regulated activity.

**Tann Law Solicitors** can advise you on preparing your representations.

📞 024 7763 2323
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
🌐 [www.tannlaw.co.uk](http://www.tannlaw.co.uk)



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**Have you received a DBS letter asking for representations?**

This is an important opportunity to explain your side of the story and provide evidence before DBS makes a final decision about barring.

You will usually have **8 weeks** to respond.

Your response can include what happened, relevant circumstances, evidence of changes you have made, training, references and corrections to inaccurate information.

**Do not ignore the letter.** Being placed on a barred list can seriously affect your ability to work or volunteer with children or vulnerable adults.

**Tann Law Solicitors** can advise you on your representations.

📞 024 7763 2323
📧 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
🌐 [www.tannlaw.co.uk](http://www.tannlaw.co.uk)

IMPORTANT UK IMMIGRATION UPDATE

A new Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 584) has been published today — 3 September 2026.

One of the key changes is greater protection for Skilled Workers who experience exploitation or modern slavery.

🔹 Eligible victims will have greater freedom to leave exploitative employment and take up work in any occupation for the remainder of their existing visa.

The changes also expand the UK's participation in Erasmus+, including opportunities for:

🎓 Study placements
📚 Training
💼 Traineeships
⚽ Certain sporting activities

There are also important changes affecting:

✅ EU Settlement Scheme
✅ Family Returns Process
✅ Fee waivers and biometric enrolment
✅ Hong Kong BN(O) dependants
✅ Student visa maintenance requirements
✅ Victims of Domestic Abuse
✅ Immigration compliance and suitability rules

📅 The changes come into effect from 8 October 2026, with different provisions starting on different dates.

If you are a Skilled Worker, dependant, employer or sponsor, it is important to understand how these changes may affect you.

Tann Law Solicitors can advise on UK immigration, Skilled Worker visas, dependants, settlement and sponsor-related matters.

📞 024 7763 2323
📧 [email protected]

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