A Bill to provide that an allegation concerning a medical practitioner’s fitness to practise may be considered by the General Medical Council irrespective of when the most recent events giving rise to the allegation occurred; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Daisy CooperLiberal Democrat
5 May 2026
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This bill would let the General Medical Council consider allegations about a doctor's fitness to practise no matter when the most recent related events occurred. In effect, there would be no time limit on when past incidents can be looked at if they affect a practitioner’s current fitness to practise. It aims to strengthen patient protection by enabling the regulator to act on older but relevant concerns.
The bill has completed its first reading in the Commons and is at the second reading stage. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage and further readings.
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25 Mar 2026
The 2024-2026 session of Parliament has come to an end so the House of Commons is now prorogued until the next session begins on 13 May 2026. Prorogation is the formal end to the parliamentary year.
This Bill will therefore make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
