Sentences for serious manslaughter in healthcare should start at 12 years, report recommends
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DOI: 10.1136/bmj.j4490
Abstract: Sentences for gross negligence manslaughter could increase after the Sentencing Council for England and Wales concluded that prison terms imposed by judges were too short in some cases. The council, an independent, non-departmental public body… read more here.
Keywords: manslaughter healthcare; start years; manslaughter; sentences serious ... See more keywords
GMC begins High Court appeal over suspension of paediatrician convicted of manslaughter
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DOI: 10.1136/bmj.j5718
Abstract: A medical practitioners tribunal erred in deciding only to suspend a doctor convicted of gross negligence manslaughter from the UK medical register rather than strike her off, the General Medical Council has said in the… read more here.
Keywords: court; gmc begins; high court; manslaughter ... See more keywords