SRA: No plans to act yet on Post Office scandal lawyers – Legal Futures

‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) could take action against solicitors over misconduct in the Post Office scandal before the public inquiry ends but has yet to see evidence that requires it.’

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Legal Futures, 10th January 2024

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Met officers whose stop and search left man traumatised guilty of misconduct – The Guardian

‘Two Metropolitan police officers have been found guilty of misconduct after a botched stop and search operation resulted in an innocent man being taken to hospital to receive treatment for his injuries.’

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The Guardian, 4th January 2024

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Junior doctor’s appeal against factual findings of sexual misconduct dismissed and limited weight afforded to good character: Shabir v General Medical Council [2023] EWHC 17 – 2 Hare Court

‘In a judgment handed down on 13 July 2023, Mrs Justice Hill dismissed Dr Shabir’s appeal under s40 of the Medical Act 1983 against the finding of facts of the Medical Practitioners Tribunal (“the Tribunal”) which resulted in his erasure from the medical register.’

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2 Hare Court, 5th December 2024

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Doctor who sexually harassed nurses to stay in work – BBC News

‘A hospital doctor who admitted sexually harassing two nurses should not be suspended, a High Court judge has ruled.’

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BBC News, 18th December 2023

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BSB proposes amendments to widen its powers to protect the public – Bar Standards Board

‘In June 2023, the BSB issued a consultation document seeking views on proposed changes which would widen the powers of the BSB and of Disciplinary Tribunals to protect the public by restricting or suspending a barrister’s ability to practise on an interim basis.’

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Bar Standards Board, 14th December 2023

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Convicted child serial killer Lucy Letby struck off nursing register – The Guardian

Posted December 13th, 2023 in children, disciplinary procedures, murder, news, nurses, professional conduct by sally

‘Child serial killer Lucy Letby has been stripped of her nursing credentials after a panel ordered she be struck off from the register at a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) hearing.’

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The Guardian, 12th December 2023

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Children’s doctor guilty of misconduct after drinking lager on night shift – The Independent

Posted December 12th, 2023 in alcohol abuse, disciplinary procedures, doctors, news, professional conduct by sally

‘A children’s doctor who drank a can of strong lager on shift before being sent home after causing an “incident” has been found guilty of professional misconduct.’

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The Independent, 11th December 2023

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Barrister who halved suspension on appeal refused costs against BSB – Legal Futures

Posted December 5th, 2023 in appeals, barristers, costs, disciplinary procedures, news by sally

‘The High Court has refused to order costs in favour of a barrister who successfully reduced the suspension imposed on him for recklessly misleading the Court of Appeal.’

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Legal Futures, 5th December 2023

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Met Police officer cleared after Tasering girl, 10 – BBC News

Posted December 1st, 2023 in children, disciplinary procedures, firearms, news, police, professional conduct by tracey

‘A Met officer who Tasered a 10-year-old girl twice after she threatened her mother with garden shears has been cleared of gross misconduct.’

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BBC News, 30th November 2023

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Barrister fined after doing Nazi salute in court – BBC News

Posted November 29th, 2023 in barristers, disciplinary procedures, fines, news, professional conduct by sally

‘A practising barrister has been fined after speaking in a German accent and raising his hand in a Nazi salute in court.’

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BBC News, 28th November 2023

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“Shamelessness” of SLAPPs has grown “but still no disciplinary action” – Legal Futures

‘The number and “shamelessness” of SLAPPs has grown but there has been no disciplinary action taken against the lawyers responsible for how they are run, a major conference was told yesterday.’

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Legal Futures, 28th November 2023

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Solicitors Regulation Authority wins appeal against Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal costs order – Law Society’s Gazette

‘A judge has overruled the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal’s decision to slash the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s costs claim in a strike-off case. The regulator had sought £22,800 in the case last January but the tribunal awarded only £5,000.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 27th November 2023

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Doctor’s suspension after questioning the severity of Covid 19 did not breach his Article 10 rights – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted November 21st, 2023 in appeals, coronavirus, disciplinary procedures, doctors, human rights, news, tribunals by sally

‘This was an appeal by a doctor against a decision of the medical practitioners’ tribunal that he was guilty of misconduct. He also appealed against the tribunal’s decision to suspend his registration for six months.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 20th November 2023

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The More Things Change, the More Things Stay the Same: Proposed Amendments to the Constitution of Panels in Police Misconduct Proceedings – Mountford Chambers

Posted November 14th, 2023 in chambers articles, disciplinary procedures, news, police, professional conduct by sally

‘To quote a treasured line from a favourite TV show – “Time is a Flat Circle”. So it appears to be in the world of Police Misconduct panels where, after seven years of Legally Qualified Chairs (‘LQCs’), there are fresh proposals from the government for the reins to be handed back to senior officers to chair panels determining officer misconduct.’

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Mountford Chambers, 3rd October 2023

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How should schools and colleges investigate allegations of sexual assault against its staff? – Local Government Lawyer

‘Investigating allegations against staff is one of the most challenging issues for schools and colleges. Some lessons can be learned from a recent case, writes Joanne Moseley.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 10th November 2023

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SRA appeals ‘astonishing’ £5,000 tribunal costs order – Law Society’s Gazette

‘A Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal costs order of £5,000 was appealed today in the first such challenge by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Describing the order as ‘astonishing’, the SRA said the correct figure should have been £18,500.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 9th November 2023

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Judge halves suspension of barrister who misled Court of Appeal – Legal Futures

Posted November 8th, 2023 in appeals, barristers, deceit, disciplinary procedures, news, professional conduct by sally

‘The High Court has halved the 12-month suspension imposed on a barrister who recklessly misled the Court of Appeal.’

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Legal Futures, 8th November 2023

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Barrister’s fury after legal regulator takes no action over colleagues’ foul-mouthed tweets – The Independent

‘A women’s rights barrister has hit out at the regulatory body for not taking action against colleagues who verbally abused her in foul-mouthed rants on Twitter.’

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The Independent, 26th October 2023

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Met officers sacked for lying in stop and search of black athletes in car – The Guardian

‘Two Metropolitan police officers who claimed to smell cannabis as they stopped and searched the athletes Bianca Williams and her partner, Ricardo dos Santos, have been sacked.’

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The Guardian, 25th October 2023

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High Court rejects appeal from “I like what I see” solicitor – Legal Futures

‘The High Court has rejected an appeal against a £20,000 fine imposed on a male law firm owner who said “mmm, I like what I see” to a young woman applying for a paralegal position.’

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Legal Futures, 3rd October 2023

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