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Kingsley Napley’s Medical Negligence Team ‘walks together’ with the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity
Sharon Burkill
1 April 2016
The Court of Appeal confirms that claims against qualifications bodies for discrimination in the course of carrying out their functions should be determined by the employment tribunal and not the High Court
Dr Michalak v The General Medical Council & Others
[2016] EWCA Civ 172
29 March 2016
Case Update: Too little too late? The importance of giving sufficient regard to serious and sustained dishonesty even when there is subsequent remorse and remediation
Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care v General Medical Council
[2016] EWHC 524 (Admin)
Judgment date: 15 March 2016
The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (the PSA) appealed to the High Court, in respect of decisions of the Fitness to Practise Panel (‘the Panel’) relating to Dr Igwilo. Firstly, a finding that Dr Igwilo's fitness to practise was not impaired by reason of his misconduct, and secondly, that it was not appropriate to issue him with a warning.
24 March 2016
Case Update: The Court of Appeal reaffirms the approach to be taken by Panels in deciding whether to proceed in the absence of a Registrant
General Medical Council v Adeogba; General Medical Council v Visvardis
[2016] EWCA Civ 162
21 March 2016
Lose the battle but win the war – costs in private prosecution awarded to losing party
Martin Porter, the 'cycling barrister' recently brought a private prosecution against Mr Kayardi for dangerous driving. It was claimed that in February 2015 Mr Kayardi sped past cyclist Mr Porter QC, at 50mph in a 30mph zone whilst driving his Audi sports car.
17 March 2016
Case update: Nurse’s appeal against strike off dismissed by the High Court despite highlighting the impact on his personal circumstances
Miguel Junior Gabarda v Nursing and Midwifery Council [2015] EWHC 4039 (Admin)