Thread by @tribunaltweets

The Tribunal will hand down their decision on the facts tomorrow at noon re the misconduct allegations that Dr Adrian Harrop inappropriately posted tweets that were offensive and/or insulting &/or inappropriate in nature & some of which were intended to intimidate.

Dr Harrop admitted some of the facts.

So the Medical Practitioners Tribunal will decide if:

- the other allegations are found proved
- the doctor's fitness to practise is impaired
- any action should be taken. >>

https://twitter.com/tribunaltweets/status/1461024588943536132?s=20

This second stage of the medical practitioners tribunal hearing is the impairment stage, focusing on whether the doctor's fitness to practise is impaired due to the
allegations found proved.

The tribunal exercise its judgement and applies relevant case law. >>

If the tribunal concludes that Dr Harrop’s fitness to practise is not impaired, it may issue a warning to the doctor.

This is not a sanction and does not restrict the doctor’s practice. >>

Neither @gmcuk nor Dr Harrop's lawyer can argue about whether the facts have been proved at this stage.

Both have the opportunity to call witnesses and make
submissions.

Dr Adrian Harrop can present testimonials and evidence about the insight he has into the concerns into his fitness to practise, and any steps he has taken to address those concerns.

A tribunal can:
- take no action
- accept undertakings offered by Dr Harrop & agreed with the GMC
- place conditions on the doctor's registration
- suspend the registration
- erase the GP's name from the medical register, so he can no longer practise.

We'll be reporting at noon