Speakers: Laura Bayley (Crucible Law), Claire Robinson (Crucible Law) and Scott Smith (Capsticks)
Chair: Francesca Snape (Markel Law LLP)
Whether you are reviewing unused material on behalf of the Regulator or deciding what material to request on behalf of a Registrant, disclosure can be one of the most difficult aspects to grapple with when preparing a fitness to practise case. This webinar will be a practical discussion about disclosure across the Fitness to Practise Regulators, including an overview of the framework for disclosure of evidence and unused material and advice about how to approach requests for unused material.
Chair
Francesca Snape, Senior Associate, Markel Law
Francesca joined the ARDL Committee in 2026. She undertakes a broad spectrum of regulatory work, defending both businesses and individuals under investigation or facing regulatory action, including fitness to practise proceedings, police disciplinary proceedings, criminal investigations, and prosecutions. She has a particular specialism in education, health and social care regulation, defending individuals and businesses regulated by Ofsted and the CQC. Francesca also has extensive experience representing individuals and businesses at inquests.
Speakers
Claire Robinson, Barrister, Crucible Chambers
Claire Robinson is a barrister at Crucible Chambers, called to the Bar in 1991. She is recognised as a leading junior in the field of professional discipline representing professionals across a wide range of fitness to practise and misconduct proceedings including cases involving healthcare professionals, teachers, and police officers. Claire is also a Legal Adviser to the Fitness to Practise Committees of the General Dental Council and is ranked in professional discipline by both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. Alongside her professional discipline practice, Claire has a substantial criminal practice both defending and prosecuting and has extensive experience considering the disclosure of unused material.
Laura Bayley, Barrister, Crucible Chambers
Laura Bayley is a barrister at Crucible Chambers specialising in professional discipline and regulatory law. Called to the Bar in 2010, she is widely recognised for her work on behalf of professional registrants, regulated organisations and regulators, particularly within the healthcare sector. Laura has extensive experience in fitness to practise proceedings, inquests and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) appeals, including appeals before the Upper Tribunal. She was appointed to the Health and Safety Executive’s List of Specialist Regulatory Advocates in 2019 and is ranked in professional discipline by both Chambers & Partners and Legal 500
Scott Smith, Principle Associate, Barrister, Capsticks
Scott is a Principal Associate and Barrister in Capsticks’ Regulatory Team. Before joining Capsticks, he practised for several years at the self-employed Bar, specialising in professional regulation and crime, appearing both for regulatory bodies and for practitioners. Scott has substantial experience advising on and presenting fitness to practise cases before a wide range of regulators, including the HCPC, GDC, GCC, NMC, SWE and TRA. He regularly presents multi-referral high-profile and sensitive matters requiring a thorough knowledge of relevant case law, client priorities, and wider stakeholder engagement. Scott has extensive experience in presenting matters involving complex clinical allegations, serious misconduct, dishonesty, sexual misconduct, and allegations involving the use of social media, many of which necessitate the forensic cross-examination of expert witnesses. Scott is also skilled at assisting children and vulnerable witnesses through the regulatory process, ensuring they understand the process and feel supported throughout.