If a doctor is referred to the General Medical Council (GMC) for disciplinary measures and they decide to investigate the...
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Disciplinary Procedures for Teaching Professionals
If a teacher is referred for disciplinary measures relating to an act of serious misconduct, the National College for Teaching...
Disciplinary Procedures for Nursing Professionals
If a nurse or midwife is alleged to be unfit for practise, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) will set...
Revocation of a Driving Licence on Medical Grounds
It is a legal duty to inform the DVLA of any injury or illness that has a likely impact on...
Using Your Mobile Phone While Driving
Using a mobile phone while driving can lead to penalty points and a fine if you are caught. But what exactly does this mean, and are there any exceptions?
The Proposed Criminal Sentencing Code
Professor David Ormerod, arguably England’s foremost expert in relation to sentencing in the criminal courts, has been tasked with looking...
Court Approves Shared Booking Systems for Private Hire Firms
The High Court recently decided a case of importance to private hire vehicle operators. Milton Keynes Council prosecuted Skyline Taxis...
Restaurant Owner Guilty of Manslaughter
The Court of Appeal has upheld the manslaughter conviction of a restaurant owner who neither cooked for nor served a...
Off-Road Vehicles May Need Insurance Soon
On the 7th of November, in the High Court, the road victims’ charity RoadPeace persuaded Mr. Justice Ouseley that compulsory...
Taxi Licensing in the West Midlands
The taxi licensing controversy surrounding Wolverhampton private hire drivers seems to be growing. A little while ago, I wrote about...
‘Life Sentences for Killer Drivers’ Unlikely to Make a Difference
Recent government plans to introduce tougher sentences for irresponsible drivers are likely to be ineffective at best – at worst,...