The dangers of regulators treating mere contract-breakers as fraudsters (Lusinga v Nursing and Midwifery Council)

Table of contents

• Original news
• What was the factual background to the appeal?
• What issues did this case raise?
• To what extent is the judgment helpful in clarifying the law in this area? Are there any grey areas or unresolved issues remaining that practitioners should watch out for?
• What are the practical implications of this judgment for practitioners?
• What impact will this have on the NMC’s Indicative Sanctions Guidance in light of the outcome of this case and the postscript?
• Are there any other issues worth mentioning here?

Article summary

Local Government analysis: Discussing the judgment in Lusinga v Nursing and Midwifery Council, Sarah Harris, a senior associate (barrister) at Kingsley Napley, says the case lends further weight to the judicial commentary that a more nuanced approach is required in dishonesty-related fitness to practise matters.