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Rayner my parade! The importance of specialist advice.
Jemma Brimblecombe
31 October 2011
The Regulator, Autumn 2011 - To adjourn or not to adjourn?
The adjournment or postponement of disciplinary and regulatory proceedings to allow the judicial review of a decision
31 October 2011
The Regulator EXTRA - Autumn 2011 - Hearsay: To admit or not to admit?
In the wake of the recent High Court judgment in the case of Bonhoeffer, Elizabeth Taheri takes an in-depth look at the rules of admissibility of evidence for each of the main regulators and questions how much impact this ruling will really have in future professional discipline proceedings.
13 October 2011
E-Regulator: Lutton v General Dental Council Court of Session
When issuing a warning letter, that warning must convey to its recipient why it was considered necessary and why any factual dispute has been resolved against the practitioner.
13 October 2011
E-Regulator: Regina (on the Application of Dr Harrison) v General Medical Council
An appeal court does not have the power to extend statutory time limits for lodging an appeal where there is no express provision for doing so in the primary legislation.
13 October 2011
E-Regulator: R. (On the application of Michalak) v General Medical Council
Can a new Panel Member be appointed during a Disciplinary Hearing if an existing Panel Member is no longer able to sit? If yes, what procedures should then be followed?