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Harrop MPTS Hearing

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ItsAllGoingToBeFine · 19/10/2021 16:18

I thought this may be of interest:

www.mpts-uk.org/hearings-and-decisions/medical-practitioners-tribunals/dr-adrian-harrop-nov-21

The tribunal will inquire into the allegation that from 10 May 2018 to 23 November 2019, Dr Harrop inappropriately used his Twitter account to post tweets that were offensive and/or insulting and/or inappropriate in nature and some of which were intended to intimidate.

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McDuffy · 17/11/2021 16:46

Ooh, I've never been in a cesspit before. I might get my nice new All Saints trousers mucky.

Seriously though, WTAF? I am in Manchester today, it would've been an interesting day to go and observe.

RoyalCorgi · 17/11/2021 16:46

It astonishes me that Ben Hunte and his editors were stupid enough to admit they had sight of the documents. Let's face it, they could only have come from Harrop or one of his associates.

Is Hunte a worse journalist than Harrop is a GP? Difficult question.

MonsignorMirth · 17/11/2021 16:46

Interesting post from SH there.
On a completely unrelated note, wasn't there an incident a while ago where someone's alternative identity was unmasked precisely because they leaked legal docs relating to a case, to which only they would've had access?

CompleteGinasaur · 17/11/2021 16:44

The statement from Vice implies that they received the documents anonymously, according to good old journalistic "protect the source" principles. If that's the case, why are the accompanying photographs such a perfectly matched (sickeningly sycophantic) illustrative set? They wouldn't have had these hanging around in stock, surely?

SigourneyHoward · 17/11/2021 16:43

Is the "this post is hidden" message automatically triggered by key words?

Signalbox · 17/11/2021 16:42

@Shortpoet

Poor man just wanted to express himself.
Is this where we get to say “freedom of expression doesn’t mean freedom from consequences” :D
slug · 17/11/2021 16:41

Article is archived here archive.ph/pXfjU

Shortpoet · 17/11/2021 16:38

Poor man just wanted to express himself.

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invisiblecats · 17/11/2021 16:38

@CovidCorvid

How do I find the vice article on archive website?
It's still live on Vice. I found it by looking on Twitter.
ItsLittoralViolins · 17/11/2021 16:37

I think there are a number of potential avenues for complainants who has a reasonable expectation of anonymity and privacy to go down.

The ICO
The GMC
MPTS
The Police, if they see this as an extension of harassment
A solicitor

And put a rocket up the arse of Vice magazine. Its privacy policy states "If you are unhappy with how we’ve handled your information, or have further questions on the processing of your personal data, please contact us at [email protected]."

Private Eye will be interested, no doubt.

BreadInCaptivity · 17/11/2021 16:37

@PronounssheRa

It's not necessarily Harrop who gave them the documents.

Only limited numbers of people have access to these documents. Should be fairly straightforward to establish who shared them with vice, either directly or through a third party.

What the fuck was he thinking and what was his intention behind it.

Limited is not one though is it?

I doubt Hunte will pony up his source.

Just because something is highly likely doesn't mean it's proven.

TimOTey · 17/11/2021 16:37

The witnesses and tweets involved in the case are currently being kept anonymous, but VICE World News was sent all of the material being discussed in the tribunal, including the full dossier of allegations, witness statements, and documents defending the doctor.

Surely there must be a data protection breach here. One that potentially puts people at risk.

IntemperateSpirits · 17/11/2021 16:36

@spondoolikay

Re Vice. Is *@Motorina* around, would love her views on the latest development and also is it worth us all complaining to MPTS just to register concern? I am worried they won't take it seriously.
Furthering the cake analogy, I think we might be here.
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BreadInCaptivity · 17/11/2021 16:35

@CovidCorvid

Do you think he's shitting his pants a bit worrying about the outcome or do you think the twat still thinks he's untouchable.

I think he'll be in need of fresh superman themed Y-Fronts after the conversation with his barrister subsequent to the GMC disclosing the Vice article to the Chair.

Zebracat · 17/11/2021 16:35

He’s asked for a break and the hearings been adjourned

PronounssheRa · 17/11/2021 16:34

It's not necessarily Harrop who gave them the documents.

Only limited numbers of people have access to these documents. Should be fairly straightforward to establish who shared them with vice, either directly or through a third party.

What the fuck was he thinking and what was his intention behind it.

Personwithrage · 17/11/2021 16:32

AH - I think the chances of me being struck off are virtually nil...

Also AH - Shares confidential material with everyone and publicises that he's done so...

How, just how, is he a doctor?!

WitchButNotTheFunKind · 17/11/2021 16:31

Wonder if the ICO have been informed

There is potential journalism exemption, but it isn’t a blanket exception and must be in public interest. I can’t see that doxxing witnesses and concerned members of the public applies as public interest.

More info here ico.org.uk/media/for-organisations/documents/1547/data-protection-and-journalism-quick-guide.pdf

CovidCorvid · 17/11/2021 16:31

Do you think he's shitting his pants a bit worrying about the outcome or do you think the twat still thinks he's untouchable.

titchy · 17/11/2021 16:30

@AlfonsoTheUnrepentant

I wonder what Harrop's barrister is thinking right now.
Scotch or bourbon...?
BreadInCaptivity · 17/11/2021 16:29

[quote SigourneyHoward]@Motorina - sorry to put you on the spot here... does this existing panel have the authority to deal with any 'fall out/implications' if AH has shared confidential material (or allowed it to be shared) within this hearing or would it require the process to be started again to deal with any possible misdemeanours...?[/quote]

I think one issue here is that Vice did not release their source.

It's not necessarily Harrop who gave them the documents.

He may have shared them with someone who did, but how to prove that?

All we know as fact is that he cooperated with this article and was interviewed for it.

CovidCorvid · 17/11/2021 16:29

How do I find the vice article on archive website?

RedDogsBeg · 17/11/2021 16:28

Seems like AH is pulling a sickie, has asked for a break and the Hearing has been adjourned until tomorrow.

ExceptionalAssurance · 17/11/2021 16:27

@ArabellaScott

VICE World News was sent all of the material being discussed in the tribunal, including the full dossier of allegations, witness statements, and documents defending the doctor.

Data Protection?! Is this not actually a criminal offence?

Wonder if the ICO have been informed?
Redshoeblueshoe · 17/11/2021 16:25

I bet his barrister pulls a sickie tomorrow Grin

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