Whilst the recent decision in Kefala v GMC [2020] EWHC 2480 (Admin) provides a useful reminder as to the level of detail required within a panel decision (paragraph 16), it also questions the threshold for regulatory intervention (paragraph 125).
Whilst the factual conclusions (including those relating to dishonesty) were upheld, the Court had ‘difficulty understanding’ the ‘thinking behind the purpose in bringing these particular proceedings against the Appellant’.
Well worth a read. A copy of the judgment can be found at: https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Admin/2020/2480.html
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