Win at all costs

This week one of our members attended a virtual hearing - afterwards he asked if anyone had met the case presenter before, as he had some concerns.

On googling her she has only recently joined the NMC legal team and her background is somewhat concerning.

We know from our experience that NMC lawyers use their regulatory experience in order to add to their prosecution success history. Is this really the best place to start from in a system that is supposed to be neutral to protect the public but ensure context is examined and the truth established?

If lawyers are recruited with this career history then a non represented nurse or midwife, one with a union based representative or one with poor representation will not stand a chance.

It seems this lady is extremely good at her job but those she has represented and "got off" are not necessarily in keeping with a healthcare regulator who is about protecting the public from such people., scared & frightened nurse/mid wouldn't stand a chance. #winatallcosts#needmorecompassion#defendtheindefensible#payingourfeesforthis