GMC Defence Barristers
GMC Defence Barristers is a subsidiary of Kings View Chambers, a leading medical and healthcare law firm specialising in GMC fitness to practise cases and is headed up by barristers Catherine Stock and Stephen McCaffrey.
Recent Case Studies
Doctor Avoids GMC Erasure
The doctor approached us very close to the original FtP listing in a matter which was, at that stage, almost inevitably going to lead to erasure by the MPTS.
GMC Case Examiners close case with no case to answer
GMC Case Examiners close fitness to practise investigation with no case to answer for Kings View Chamber’s client.
Case closed for doctor accused on dishonesty
Kings View Chambers secure no case to answer for doctor accused of dishonesty in relation to NHS prescriptions.
No case to answer for doctor facing 30 allegations of dishonesty
MPTS conclude there was no case to answer for a doctor facing 30 allegations of dishonesty.
No case to answer for doctor facing 30 allegations of dishonesty
MPTS conclude there was no case to answer for a doctor facing 30 allegations of dishonesty.
No case to answer for doctor accused of bullying behaviour and dishonesty
A case listed for a MPTS hearing is referred back to GMC Case Examiners following intervention by Kings View Chambers.
Kings View Chambers represent doctor who accepted a police caution
In this case, Dr S accepted a police caution and delayed notifying the GMC. Dr S admitted these allegations before the MPT.
Convictions, cautions, determinations and the GMC – what you need to know
Do you know how the GMC deals with convictions, cautions & determinations and what you have to declare? We look at these and the importance of legal advice.
Successful outcome for doctor at GMC Case Examiner stage
Kings View Chambers persuade GMC case examiners to recommended undertakings rather than a referral to a Fitness to Practise tribunal.
What we do
General Medical Council (GMC) research has shown that doctors who lacked legal representation tended to receive more serious outcomes.
In contrast, the research concluded that there was no association between the seriousness of tribunal outcomes and a doctor’s age, race, sex, or whether they gained their primary medical qualification in the UK or abroad.
The research conclusively showed that one of the most important factors for doctors facing fitness to practise proceedings is legal representation and engagement.
GMC fitness to practise referrals
MPTS Interim Order hearings
Help with voluntary removal
Appeal against refusal of registration
GMC fitness to practise hearings
Preparing your case before the Case Examiners
Registration advice
Investigation and disciplinary hearings at work
Appeals against a MPTS Tribunal determination
Help with the decision of the Case Examiners
Restoration to the Register
Criminal investigation and proceedings
News and Blog
Doctor Avoids GMC Erasure
The doctor approached us very close to the original FtP listing in a matter which was, at that stage, almost inevitably going to lead to erasure by the MPTS.
What difference does legal representation make in fitness to practise proceedings?
What difference does legal representation really make in fitness to practise proceedings?
GMC Appeals Explained
Doctors can appeal GMC decisions relating to registration, licensing, restoration and revalidation, but legal advice is key to good outcomes.