Until 9 September 2024, a medical certificate of cause of death (MCCD) could be issued on the word of the attending doctor alone. That is perhaps surprising when you consider the findings of the Third Shipman Report in 2003. Dame Janet Smith noted then: “the present system depends almost entirely on the good faith and […]
Dutta is a well-known name in professional discipline. In this more recent Dutta the High Court upheld certain grounds of appeal in relation to facts found by the MPT and remitted the matter back. However, the High Court rejected grounds which related to delay and the admissibility of evidence. There were two complainants and there […]
The courts has consistently maintained that in order to ensure that Regulators maintain their statutory obligation to protect the public, costs should not simply be awarded against them unless specific circumstances apply. In the recent judgment of Solicitors’ Regulatory Authority v Tsang Eyre J reviewed the relevant authorities and once again confirmed the position. In […]
Dr Higgins faced allegations of sexual misconduct in the workplace from four employees. Whilst numerous, these allegations were relatively low level. The most serious was Dr Higgins grabbing Ms A, the main complainant, and trying to kiss her against her will. After a lengthy trial, the charges were largely found proved and he was erased. […]
In Roach v General Medical Council [2024] EWHC 1114 (Admin), Ritchie J provided a comprehensive overview of the proper approach to appeals founded on a challenge to findings of fact made at Stage 1 by a professional tribunal. The judgment is worth reading in full but the key points are as follows. In addition to serious […]
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