Cases

Walker v Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

Held

The reasoning of the Disciplinary Committee was flawed because it grouped all cases of false certification together in one bracket and did not take sufficient account of the particular circumstances of the case. The Board of the Privy Council therefore considered the question of penalty afresh. Taking into account previous decisions by the RCVS, a "striking" body of testimonials to Dr Walker's expertise and the high regard in which he is held in the profession and by his clients, along with Dr Walker's otherwise unblemished career, the circumstances of the offence and his frankess and remorse the appropriate penalty was 6 months suspension.

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