https://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blogKohanaPHPMariella Leemanhttps://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/world-day-for-safety-and-health-at-work-2026-psychosocial-risk-and-the-evolving-workplaceTue, 28 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100Today 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.https://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/world-day-for-safety-and-health-at-work-2026-psychosocial-risk-and-the-evolving-workplaceIan Ko and Ananta Singhhttps://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/navigating-generative-and-agentic-ai-the-frcs-latest-expectations-for-auditorsWed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100The 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.  https://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/navigating-generative-and-agentic-ai-the-frcs-latest-expectations-for-auditorsTajmina Begum and Clare Hastiehttps://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/gdc-launches-new-fitness-to-practise-consultation-advancing-fairness-transparency-and-professional-confidenceFri, 10 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100On 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.https://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/gdc-launches-new-fitness-to-practise-consultation-advancing-fairness-transparency-and-professional-confidenceSarah Atkinsonhttps://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/press-round-up-regulatory-and-professional-discipline-march-2026Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100In this blog, we have provided a press round-up in the Regulatory and Professional Discipline – March 2026https://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/press-round-up-regulatory-and-professional-discipline-march-2026Iain Miller and Stephen Nelsonhttps://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/mazur-and-others-v-cilex-and-othersTue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0100The Court of Appeal has now handed down judgment in Julia Mazur & others v CILEX & others [2026] EWCA Civ 369 (the “Judgment”) providing welcome clarity on the conduct of litigation as a reserved legal activity.https://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/mazur-and-others-v-cilex-and-othersJessica Etherington and Zoe Beelshttps://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/sanctions-guidance-is-not-a-score-sheet-court-of-appeal-findings-from-gmc-v-gilbert-and-psaThu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000In a judgment handed down on 6 February 2026, the Court of Appeal (CoA) dismissed appeals by both the General Medical Council (GMC) and the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) to overturn the decision to suspend, rather than erase, a consultant surgeon from the medical register. The judgment arrives at an interesting moment. In November 2025, the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) introduced new Sanctions Guidance based on bandings structured around low, medium and high-risk levels, replacing the previous approach that required tribunals to start with the least restrictive sanction. The Court’s findings in Dr Gilbert’s matter should now influence how this guidance is applied.  https://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/sanctions-guidance-is-not-a-score-sheet-court-of-appeal-findings-from-gmc-v-gilbert-and-psaTajmina Begum and Sarah Atkinsonhttps://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/clarity-consistency-confidence-hcpc-unveils-key-updates-to-ftp-decision-makingTue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000On 5 February 2026, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) published an important update outlining significant changes to its Fitness to Practise (FTP) decision-making framework. The HCPC has said that these changes represent a step forward in enhancing consistency, transparency and public protection within the regulatory process.https://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/clarity-consistency-confidence-hcpc-unveils-key-updates-to-ftp-decision-makingRegulatory Teamhttps://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/press-round-up-regulatory-and-professional-discipline-january-2026Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000In this blog, we cover the press round-up in the regulatory and professional discipline – January 2026https://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/press-round-up-regulatory-and-professional-discipline-january-2026Tajmina Begum and Shannett Thompsonhttps://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/the-gphc-issues-updated-inspection-decision-making-framework-what-pharmacy-teams-need-to-knowThu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000On 13 January 2026, the GPhC published an update to its inspection decision‑making framework, marking an important shift in how pharmacy inspections will be conducted and evaluated going forward. This revised framework seeks to strengthen regulatory clarity, incorporate recent legislative developments, and support more consistent, transparent decision‑making across the sector.https://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/the-gphc-issues-updated-inspection-decision-making-framework-what-pharmacy-teams-need-to-knowJenny Higgins and Harriet Kirsopphttps://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/icaews-new-guidance-on-disciplinary-sanctions-what-accountants-and-accountancy-firms-need-to-knowMon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000The regulatory landscape for accountants is progressively evolving, driven by heightened public expectations, increased scrutiny of professional conduct, and a greater push for transparency across regulated professions.https://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/icaews-new-guidance-on-disciplinary-sanctions-what-accountants-and-accountancy-firms-need-to-knowZoe Beels and Ian Kohttps://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/accountancy-regulators-confront-ai-cheating-in-examsMon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has confirmed that from March 2026, most exams will return to in-person settings. Remote assessments will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances, such as medical needs or where no exam centre is available. This change reverses the flexibility introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic.https://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/accountancy-regulators-confront-ai-cheating-in-examsJessica Etheringtonhttps://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/administrative-court-overturns-nmc-strike-off-key-lessons-for-regulators-and-prosecutorsFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000The High Court has quashed a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) decision to strike off a nurse following a review hearing.https://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/administrative-court-overturns-nmc-strike-off-key-lessons-for-regulators-and-prosecutorsZoe Beels and Sam Binyminhttps://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/what-is-your-duty-to-co-operate-with-your-regulatorThu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000The Institute of Charted Accounts in England and Wales (‘ICAEW ’) has recently imposed a severe reprimand, a £5000 fine and £6,473 costs on a member who failed to cooperate with them during the investigation process. The tribunal found that the member failed to provide information, explanations and documents requested by the ICAEW Conduct Department, including anti-money laundering policies, share documentation, and other requested materials. It was decided this breached the ICAEW’s Investigation and Disciplinary Regulation 16.1.https://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/what-is-your-duty-to-co-operate-with-your-regulatorSophie Allenhttps://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/press-round-up-regulatory-and-professional-discipline-december-2025Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000This blog contains a Press Round-Up: Regulatory and Professional Discipline for December 2025.https://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/press-round-up-regulatory-and-professional-discipline-december-2025Ian Kohttps://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/when-ai-gets-it-wrong-responsible-use-of-ai-in-accountancy-firmsThu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000A recent Deloitte Australia AI mishap underscores the risks of reliance on Generative AI tools and should be a warning light for accountants in light of new AI usage requirements in the ICAEW Code of Ethics.https://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/when-ai-gets-it-wrong-responsible-use-of-ai-in-accountancy-firmsColette Besthttps://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/expanded-aml-remit-for-the-fca-a-good-or-bad-thingWed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000There was a good deal of surprise last week when the government announced that lawyers, accountants and company service providers will in future be supervised by the FCA for money laundering purposes. https://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/expanded-aml-remit-for-the-fca-a-good-or-bad-thingJulie Matheson and Jenny Higginshttps://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/frc-launches-consultation-on-new-routes-to-resolution-under-the-audit-enforcement-procedureMon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched a consultation on proposed reforms to its Audit Enforcement Procedure (AEP), aiming to introduce greater flexibility and proportionality in how audit concerns are addressed. Since its inception, the AEP has faced criticism, particularly from mid-tier firms, for its limited adaptability to cases of varying complexity and seriousness. These concerns have been especially pronounced among firms encouraged by the FRC to enter the Public Interest Entity (PIE) audit market to foster competition.https://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/frc-launches-consultation-on-new-routes-to-resolution-under-the-audit-enforcement-procedureRegulatory Teamhttps://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/press-round-up-regulatory-and-professional-discipline-august-and-september-2025Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100Here is the press round-up in the Regulatory and Professional Discipline sector covering the following dates: August and September 2025https://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/press-round-up-regulatory-and-professional-discipline-august-and-september-2025Jenny Higgins and Zoe Beelshttps://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/updated-insolvency-code-of-ethics-what-do-insolvency-practitioners-need-to-knowThu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100The Joint Insolvency Committee, in collaboration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) and the Insolvency Practitioners Association (IPA), has approved and issued a revised Insolvency Code of Ethics. The updated Code took effect from 1 October 2025.https://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/updated-insolvency-code-of-ethics-what-do-insolvency-practitioners-need-to-knowJenny Higgins and Zoe Beelshttps://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/new-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-changes-to-the-actuaries-code-and-guidanceFri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) has introduced new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) requirements to the Actuaries’ Code and associated Guidance following a lengthy and wide-ranging consultation process with members, employers and other stakeholders.   These revisions reflect a broader regulatory trend, mirroring developments at bodies such as the SRA and ICAEW, towards strengthening professional ethics and workplace culture, particularly in relation to the fair treatment of others.https://www.kingsleynapley.co.uk/insights/blogs/regulatory-blog/new-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-changes-to-the-actuaries-code-and-guidance