BACP lifting of Sanction

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Published: Friday, 21 July 2017 17:00

Written by John Williams

Bankside Law represented a Counsellor at a hearing before the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). The Counsellor was referred to the BACP by one of her supervisee’s following the failure to conduct an ending-session due to illness. The panel accepted that the Counsellor had fallen ill around Christmas 2015 which resulted in an ending-session not being possible, however, they criticised the Counsellor for not having a Supervisor Contract in place which included what was expected of both sides should illness occur. The panel imposed a sanction that the Counsellor formulate a contract which specifically set out what ought to happen in the event she be taken ill again. The formulated contract was accepted by the BACP and the sanction was lifted.  The client has said “John and Krystal at Bankside Law supported me through a very long, drawn out and stressful process. They were consistently available to provided sound advice. Having Krystal present at the hearing panel was invaluable eventually leading to a satisfactory outcome.”

Dishonesty allegations dismissed by the Professional Conduct Committee of the NCTL

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Published: Wednesday, 19 July 2017 17:11

Written by Bill Wilson

Bankside Law has been successful in representing a teacher accused of dishonestly allowing three pupils to re-write exam papers during private after-school sessions. The teacher faced a public hearing at the PCC of the National College of Teaching and Leadership where he was accused of holding a private after-school session for three struggling pupils and allowing them to re-write their papers which included directing them to copy from one another. The panel, in handing down its decision, found that the teacher had been consistent throughout and was considered to be an honest and reliable man. The teacher accepted that the after-school session had taken place but it was designed to mirror a revision session and, due to an inadvertent error, those papers were submitted to the examiners. The client said “I am really so grateful to have had your support and to know that you actually believe what I have been saying.”

Maternity Cover Solicitor/Senior Paralegal required to start October/November 2017 for 1 year

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Published: Wednesday, 12 July 2017 13:53

Written by John Williams

Defence disciplinary Solicitor/senior paralegal Maternity Cover Required

Bankside Law are looking for an experienced solicitor or senior paralegal in the disciplinary defence field. Self-employed or one year fixed term contract considered with flexible part time arrangments if required and attractive salary. To start end of October or beginning of November 21017. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Admonishment at General Chiropractic Council

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Published: Wednesday, 31 May 2017 16:37

Written by John Williams

Bankside Law secures an admonishment for a Chiropractor before the General Chiropractic Council (GCC) following a sexual relationship with an ex-patient. The Chiropractor made full admissions to the allegations and accepted that her conduct amounted to Unacceptable Professional Conduct. Some of the allegations related to a non-sexual inappropriate relationship when the individual was still a patient. Having attended a professional boundaries course and demonstrated a great deal of insight into her actions, the Professional Conduct Committee was satisfied that the most appropriate sanction in all of the circumstances was an admonishment. The couple remain in a relationship. The client has said of Bankside Law “Thanks so much for everything. I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to represent me.”