Karim v General Medical Council [2024]

Background:
The claimant, a consultant surgeon, is of mixed race being Black African/European. In 2014 an investigation was carried out into allegations made against him and another consultant (L), who was white. Both were referred to the respondent, but the panel decided not to impose interim orders on them. The report of the investigator was that the allegations against the claimant were well-founded, and he was excluded with disciplinary proceedings being commenced. A further allegation was made against the claimant leading to conditions being placed upon his registration. He subsequently resigned from the trust under a settlement agreement with the disciplinary process ending.

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