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Andrew Hockton successfully defends senior consultant at Medical Practitioners Tribunal

15th December 2025


Dr A, a prominent consultant in a leading teaching hospital, faced an allegation that he conducted a sexually motivated examination of a young female patient. None of the disputed facts was found proved. Accordingly, there was no finding of misconduct/impairment.

Dr A was represented by Andrew Hockton, instructed by Alistair Hewitt and Saima Haq of Weightmans.


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