The doctor had treated family members over an 8-year period and then dishonestly altered the records to conceal that he had done so. The dishonesty was “persistent” and spanned a long period of time. The doctor admitted all allegations and accepted impairment and that the sanction choice was between suspension and erasure. The GMC sought erasure. The MPT accepted the defence argument that the dishonesty was due to fear and panic and not an ingrained dishonesty trait and imposed a 12-month period of suspension with a review and no immediate order made.

Anthony Haycroft was instructed by Aidan Carr of Burton Copeland LLP Manchester.

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Elliot Gold is a co-author of the third edition of Blackstone’s Police Manual: General Police Duties 2023 alongside Paul Connor, Police Training Consultant, Dave Johnston, Barrister and former Chief Superintendent, Specialist Operations, Metropolitan Police Service, Glenn Hutton, Private assessment and examination consultant, and Andy Cox, Detective Chief Superintendent with Lincolnshire Police.

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Frances McClenaghan has been appointed to the Attorney General’s C Panel, commencing in September 2022.

Frances has a depth and breadth of expertise in medical and police matters. She acts in a range of connected proceedings: inquests, judicial review hearings and before police misconduct panels. Frances is assiduous and practical. She can be relied upon to provide clear, timely advice. She is an effective advocate who enjoys working collaboratively with clients.

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Hannah Hinton completes the ‘25 for 25’ Challenge, having successfully undertaken a significant number of hours of pro bono work.

Hannah has a busy and growing practice across all areas of Chambers’ work, including civil fraud, financial crime, extradition (overseas and EU) and Inquests, inquiries, and investigation law. Hannah is distinguished for her hard work and enthusiastic approach as well as, her unwavering support and client care.

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