Fitness to Practise Proceedings - Preparation & Advocacy from Referral to Appeal

Introduction

This live virtual classroom session is for those who wish to refresh, consolidate and extend their existing knowledge of the practice and procedure in fitness to practise proceedings.

It will provide clear guidance, from interim orders and evidential issues at substantive hearings through to judicial review and appeals and will cover litigators’ preparation, tactical considerations, presentation and where opportunities for legal challenge may lie. The session will take participants through the key aspects of preparation and advocacy at all stages from initial referral to possible appeal routes and will consider recent case law and rule changes.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive broadcast will cover the following

Introductions, summary and referrals

• Summary of fitness to practice proceedings
• Referral: A time to act?

Interim orders and decisions to refer to a substantive hearing

• Interim Orders - a vital stage
• Advocacy at interim order hearings
• Investigating Committees/Case Examiners

Preparing and appearing at substantive hearings

• Preparing for the final hearing
• Legal and evidential issues in advance of hearings
• Advocacy at substantive hearings

After the substantive hearing

• Review hearings
• Appeals and Judicial Review: an overview

Current issues and Q&As

• Current issues in healthcare regulation

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.