Category: General Medical Council (GMC)
Court of Appeal dismisses doctor’s appeal in GMC fitness to practise case in James v GMC
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by a doctor in proceedings concerning an allegation of assault against a patient, ruling that the allegation could be returned to the medical regulatory process for further consideration.
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High Court overturns GMC interim restrictions on doctor over private relationship allegations in RMD v GMC
The High Court has overturned interim conditions imposed on a doctor by the General Medical Council (GMC), finding that the tribunal had failed to establish a sufficient basis for the restrictions and had made errors in its assessment of the evidence and relevant legal principles.
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GMC survey highlights bullying and discrimination concerns among doctors
Thousands of doctors across the UK have experienced bullying, harassment and discrimination in the workplace.
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High Court allows judicial review challenge to Leng Review decisions
The High Court has granted permission for the United Medical Associate Professionals (UMAPs) union to proceed with a judicial review challenging key decisions arising from the Leng Review.
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High Court overturns GMC tribunal findings in intimate examination case
The High Court has allowed an appeal by the General Medical Council (GMC) against a Medical Practitioners Tribunal decision concerning the conduct of a GP during a consultation with a patient.
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FEATURE: Whistleblowing remains a significant source of fitness to practise concerns across healthcare professions
Kings View Chambers looks at recent data showing increases in whistleblowing disclosures across medicine, dentistry and nursing.
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GMC consults on revised children and young people guidance
A consultation on proposed updated guidance to help doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) caring for patients aged under 18 has been launched by the General Medical Council (GMC).
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PSA and 38 health and social care regulators and registers issue joint statement of intent on the regulation of AI in healthcare
PSA, 10 regulators and 28 accredited registers have committed to developing shared principles for the safe, effective and ethical use of AI in health and social care across the UK.
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UK healthcare regulators report continued rise in whistleblowing disclosures during 2025/26
UK health and social care professional regulators have published their annual whistleblowing disclosures report.
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AI healthcare regulation report highlights need for professional standards and clear accountability
The publication of the UK Government’s National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare: Recommendations for a Future Regulatory Framework.
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PSA report highlights need for stronger handling of sexual misconduct cases in fitness to practise proceedings
he Professional Standards Authority (PSA) has published a new report calling for improvements in the way sexual misconduct allegations are investigated, managed and determined.
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High Court considers challenge to implementation of Leng Review
A High Court judge is considering whether a legal challenge to the implementation of the Leng Review should proceed to a full judicial review.
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