This webinar will explore the recent authorities dealing with the Article 10 right to freedom of speech. In particular it will focus upon the use of social media by registrants commenting upon the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Speaker: Colette Renton, Deans Court Chambers
Colette regularly acts for the General Medical Council in cases before the MPTS fitness to practise tribunal. She has experience in dealing with a wide range of allegations including dishonesty, sexual misconduct, clinical issues and health matters. She has defended nurses in the NMC, and represented individuals before the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences and in SIA prosecutions. She has also presented for Social Work England. Colette is appointed to the GMC panel of special counsel and has undertaken special counsel work for Social Work England.
Chair: Jonathan White, Legal Director at Blake Morgan
Jonathan specialises in professional regulatory and disciplinary matters and has practised for over 22 years. Jonathan advises the Solicitors Regulation Authority on a wide range of matters including investigations and proceedings in the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. This includes investigating cases of professional misconduct, presenting cases before the SDT and advising the SRA in the exercise of its statutory functions. Jonathan is one of the firm’s lawyers appointed to act as legal advisor to professional conduct panels of TRA.