HCPC drop case for Kings View Chamber’s client
This was a case where the regulator contacted our client after a referral had been made, but the allegation was outside that which should be investigated.
This was a case where the regulator contacted our client after a referral had been made, but the allegation was outside that which should be investigated.
This was a case where the regulator contacted our client after a referral had been made, the allegation, was in our view, outside that which should be investigated by the regulator.
Speaking about the case, fitness to practise defence barrister, Catherine Stock, said:
“The learning point from this case, however, is, that it is important to engage with your regulator to a point as you are under a duty to co-operate with any regulatory investigation. “Whilst each case is different and has to be considered carefully, unlike other lawyers we do not believe that a solid position of – ‘let the regulator prove their case, you need to do nothing’, is not always the position to take and engaging with your regulator from the outset often put matters to bed at an early stage. “We do strongly advise that you obtain proper legal advice from lawyers expert in this area earlier rather than later in any case and before you pick up the phone or email your regulator at all.”AS said:
“I recommend Kings View Chambers. Catherine was very professional in my case and I received all the necessary information and full support.”
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