Welcome to Legal Jukebox Friday! This weekly feature brings you engaging discussions on legal cases that offer valuable insights for those practising in regulatory law, including solicitors, adjudicators, and healthcare professionals. While some cases might be classics, their relevance endures, making them well worth revisiting. So, grab a drink, relax, and join us for Legal …
Welcome to Legal Jukebox Friday Legal Jukebox Friday is your weekly dose of lively discussions where we randomly select a legal case to explore and why it may assist those practising in regulatory law, including solicitors, adjudicators, and healthcare professionals. While some of these cases may be considered classics, they remain relevant and are worth …
So, you’ve received that dreaded letter from your regulator—the NMC, GDC, SWE, or GPhC—informing you that you’re under investigation. Maybe a patient has complained, a colleague has raised concerns, or a minor paperwork error has snowballed into a full-blown crisis. Either way, you’re now in the world of fitness to practise (FtP) investigations, where regulators …
Why an Aggressive Legal Strategy Can Backfire We’ve all seen it—the lawyer who storms into a hearing, voice booming, determined to bulldoze their way to victory. Many believe that the most aggressive advocate is the most effective. But what if I told you that sometimes, the most forceful approach actually leads to the worst outcome? …
Legal Jukebox Friday: The High Court’s Take on the “Rejected Defence” Issue 🎵⚖️ Welcome to Legal Jukebox Friday! Your go-to weekly insight into key legal cases that shape regulatory law. Each week, we explore a randomly selected case and analyse its impact on solicitors, adjudicators, and healthcare professionals. Some cases are classics, yet their lessons …
Welcome to Legal Jukebox Friday: Your Weekly Dose of Legal Insight Registration vs. Fitness to Practice: A Deep Dive into Ms Doherty v NMC Legal Jukebox Friday is your go-to source for engaging legal discussions. Every week, we delve into a randomly selected legal case that’s relevant to regulatory law practitioners, including solicitors, adjudicators, and …
Welcome to Legal Jukebox Friday: Legal Jukebox Friday is your weekly dose of lively discussions where we randomly select a legal case to explore and why it may assist those practising in regulatory law, including solicitors, adjudicators and healthcare professionals. While some of these cases may be considered classics, they remain relevant and are worth revisiting. So, …
Surge in NMC Investigations In the aftermath of the shocking Lucy Letby story, the regulatory landscape for nursing and midwifery is experiencing an alarming increase in fitness to practise (FtP) referrals and enquiries. Monthly cases have reached an all-time high, with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) receiving 578 FtP referrals in September alone – …
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is the regulatory body for nurses and midwives in the United Kingdom. The fitness to practise (FTP) process is a formal procedure that the NMC follows when concerns are raised about the practice or behaviour of a registered nurse or midwife. The FTP process is designed to ensure that …