Is It Still Viable To Run An Internal Disciplinary Process Alongside Criminal Proceedings?

The Court of Appeal's decision in the case of North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust v. Gregg [2019] EWCA Civ 387 brings some welcome reassurance to employers that it remains viable to run internal disciplinary processes alongside criminal proceedings. Only in very limited circumstances is there any requirement on an employer to delay pending the outcome of those criminal proceedings.

Following the death of two patients under Dr Gregg's care and a regulatory investigation, Dr Gregg's registration was suspended by a professional disciplinary body and his licence withdrawn. He objected to attending internal...