Archive for category: Professional Services

Do I need a solicitor if I haven’t done anything wrong?

Mar 06,2019January 9, 2020

By Regan PeggsIn Business Regulation, Criminal Defence, Motoring, Professional Services

When you haven’t done anything wrong, instructing a defence solicitor can seem unnecessary - but the potential consequences of going it alone can be serious. Find out how a solicitor can help you with both investigations and court trials.

Success for Gemma in professional discipline case

Nov 26,2018March 21, 2019

By Regan PeggsIn Practice news, Professional Services

Appealing a PCC ruling on professional misconduct

Jul 20,2018July 18, 2018

By Regan PeggsIn Professional Services

Our recent series of blog posts about disciplinary procedures for professionals highlighted the various investigations and sanctions that are applicable...

Disciplinary Procedures for Pharmacists

May 15,2018March 21, 2019

By Gemma TibbattsIn Professional Services

If a complaint is made about a pharmacist to the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC), a number of decisions are made...

Disciplinary Procedures for Dentists

Apr 26,2018April 26, 2018

By Gemma TibbattsIn Professional Services

If a complaint about a dentist is referred to the General Dental Council (GDC), the case will be investigated, and...

A matter of integrity

Mar 26,2018March 26, 2018

By Regan PeggsIn Articles and FAQs, Professional Services

Two recent decisions by the High Court hinged on the understanding of the term ‘integrity’. The subsequent rulings could have...

What does Reilly v Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council mean for teachers unfortunate enough to be associated with sex offenders?

Mar 21,2018March 20, 2018

By Regan PeggsIn Professional Services

Last week’s Supreme Court ruling in the case of Reilly v Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council represents an important change for...

Disciplinary procedures for solicitors

Feb 28,2018April 26, 2018

By Gemma TibbattsIn Articles and FAQs, Professional Services

If a complaint about a solicitor is referred to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), it could lead to a disciplinary...

Disciplinary procedures for doctors

Feb 23,2018February 21, 2018

By Gemma TibbattsIn Articles and FAQs, Professional Services

If a doctor is referred to the General Medical Council (GMC) for disciplinary measures and they decide to investigate the...

Disciplinary procedures for teaching professionals

Feb 19,2018February 14, 2018

By Gemma TibbattsIn Articles and FAQs, Professional Services

If a teacher is referred for disciplinary measures relating to an act of serious misconduct, the National College for Teaching...