Blog
Rebuilding lives after brain injury: the role of the Court of Protection
Jemma Garside
20 May 2026
Why getting the burden of proof right is non-negotiable
In a judgment handed down on 13 May 2026, Mrs Justice Collins Rice allowed a nurse's appeal against an NMC fitness to practise decision, finding that serious and pervasive procedural irregularity had rendered the Panel's findings unsafe. The case is a reminder that reaching a conclusion is not enough: the route to that conclusion must itself be legally coherent and demonstrably fair.
19 May 2026
Changes to the ICAS Code of Ethics – what do the changes mean for ICAS members
For many chartered accountants, the ethical obligations that come with membership have traditionally been understood through the lens of financial propriety. The issues that have historically dominated the conversation around professional ethics in the accountancy sector have been conflicts of interest, independence, or objectivity in client work.
28 April 2026
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026: Psychosocial Risk and the Evolving Workplace
Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The theme for 2026 – "Let's ensure a healthy psychosocial working environment" – offers a valuable opportunity to reflect on the evolving definition of workplace safety and the changing risk landscape facing employers.
22 April 2026
Navigating Generative and Agentic AI: The FRC’s Latest Expectations for Auditors
The use of generative and agentic AI in audit is increasing rapidly as accountancy firms seek to improve efficiencies in audit engagements. The development of regulatory guidance has however largely trailed behind the pace of innovation, with little formal guidance on this topic issued since last July when the FRC published its “landmark” guidance on AI in audit. That guidance was an important first step in providing a “coherent approach” to AI deployment, and provided insight into the documentation requirements for AI tool development that the FRC expected to see.
10 April 2026
GDC launches new Fitness to Practise Consultation: Advancing fairness, transparency and professional confidence
On 31 March 2026, the General Dental Council (GDC) unveiled on of its most substantial regulatory reviews in recent years: a 12-week public consultation aimed at overhauling key element of its Fitness to Practise (FtP) framework. This initiative marks a critical milestone in the regulator’s ongoing commitment to improving fairness, reducing professional fear and reinforcing public trust in dental regulation.
The consultation is open until 18 June 2026 and seeks stakeholder views on proposed updates to guidance of case examiners and its undertakings bank. This is a shift toward a more consistent, transparent and compassionate approach to FtP decision-making.
