Between 2018 and 2024, some 248 doctors faced allegations of rape, sexual assault or attempted rape without their licences being suspended, according to new figures from the General Medical Council (GMC). The scandal-hit Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) had more than 400 nurses practising without restrictions after sexual offence allegations between 2019 and 2024.
The shocking figures call into question the decision-making of the UK’s two biggest health watchdogs after a series of exposés by The Independent.
Health secretary Wes Streeting met the chair of the NMC, Sir David Warren, at the end of last month to discuss the concerns raised by this publication’s reporting.
This newspaper can reveal:
Between 2018 and 2024, 11 doctors were accused of having indecent images of children but no interim orders were made
Over the same period, 261 doctors faced no restrictions despite allegations of physical assault
In 2018, one doctor accused of murder had no restrictions placed on their ability to practise
A doctor found to have sexually assaulted colleagues was able to practise as long as he informed the GMC of his job movements
Dr Becky Cox, who is a GP and founder of Surviving in Scrubs, told The Independent: “We are deeply concerned by this data showing a low proportion of doctors accused of sexual assault receive interim orders to limit their practise whilst awaiting investigation and tribunal.
“We strongly encourage the GMC to ensure that appropriate measures are put in place to safeguard patients, staff and members of the public whilst investigations take place.”
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