by admin | May 11, 2022 | Legal
In this case, the High Court refused an application to extend the time for an appeal, restating the correct legal analysis. Dr Gyorgy Rakoczy The case before Justice Fordham relates to a decision of a Medical Practitioners Tribunal (“MPT”) on 27 April...
by admin | Apr 22, 2022 | Legal
Restoration following Disciplinary Erasure If a health and social care practitioner wishes to return to the register after being erased for disciplinary reasons, they must submit an application for restoration. There are, however, strict rules that apply to...
by admin | Mar 31, 2022 | Case Study, Legal
In all the recent cases, Kings View Chambers successfully persuaded a HCPC Investigation Committee that there was no case to answer, meaning that these cases did not need to be heard by a full HCPC fitness to practise panel. HCPC fitness to practise defence barrister,...
by admin | Mar 13, 2022 | Legal
Your employer and fitness to practise A range of people and organisations can report a health and care professional to a regulator, including members of the public, employers, managers and other practitioners. In general, employers and managers are required to refer a...
by admin | Feb 26, 2022 | Legal
Overview Engagement with regulators was a key consideration when considering any aggravating and mitigating factors. Health and care professionals who engage during the fitness to practise process can make a positive difference to the outcome of their case. However,...
by admin | Feb 14, 2022 | Legal
How can a professional have a fair chance before a Tribunal to resist allegations, particularly of dishonesty, without finding the resistance itself unfairly counting against them if they are unsuccessful? This was a principle consideration in the case of Sawati v...
