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Establishing the appropriate standard of proof for GMC hearings into conduct, performance and health : key issues for consideration

Author:

King's Fund, Dixon, Jennifer, and Dewar, Steve

Publication date:

2000

Abstract:

The purpose of this paper is to stimulate debate about the appropriate standard of proof to use in GMC hearings. The GMC currently uses a criminal standard of proof (beyond reasonable doubt). However, this is a matter of custom and practice and is not specified. Recently there have been calls ...