Reminder that only in exceptional circumstances will time for appeal be extended
07/08/20
In Gupta v General Medical Council [2020] EWHC 38 (Admin), the Court struck out a doctor’s appeal on the basis that it had been brought out of time.
Employment judge rules that tribunal chair is a worker and not an independent contractor
06/08/20
An Employment Tribunal has found that the claimant, who acted as a tribunal chair for the Nursing and Midwifery Council, had the employment status of a worker and was therefore entitled to holiday pay. We summarise the decision and what to take away.
High Court overrides police conduct panel's decision to issue a final warning for gross misconduct
24/06/20
The High Court quashed a police misconduct panel's decision to impose a final warning on an officer who has engaged in gross misconduct through racist comments and stereotyping following a judicial review. We summarise the decision and what to take away.
Blog
07/06/20
The Bar Standards have called for evidence and input in relation to its review of the BSB Handbook, which will be part of the BSB's Strategic Plan for 2019-2022.
Return to work and risk assessments during COVID-19
04/06/20
For a successful return to work during COVID-19, employers have a duty to carry out a risk assessment, implement safe systems of work and to keep these under review. Our risk assessment flowchart sets out the key issues for employers to consider.
Regulatory Newsletter - January 2020
01/01/20
Read the January 2020 edition of our newsletter, which reviews recent cases and examines key decisions from the last few months relevant to professional regulators.
Regulatory Newsletter - September 2019
01/09/19
Read the September 2019 edition of our newsletter, which reviews recent cases and examines key decisions from the last few months relevant to professional regulators.
Blog
07/06/19
The Hamilton review, commissioned by the General Medical Council, following a media storm when the GMC appealed the MPTS decision
Regulatory Newsletter - April 2019
24/04/19
Read the latest edition of our Regulatory Newsletter, which reviews recent cases and examines key decisions from the last few months.
Blog
17/04/19
The death of Jack Adcock at Leicester Royal Infirmary was a tragedy for all concerned; the devastating loss of a son for the Adcock family and a gruelling eight-year ordeal for Paediatric Registrar, Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba.
Regulatory Newsletter - January 2019
12/02/19
Read the latest edition of our Regulatory Newsletter, which reviews recent cases and examines key decisions from the last few months.
Blog
18/10/18
It is welcome news that the GMC has announced it will provide Human Factors training to all staff involved in fitness-to-practise decisions and investigations.