Independent review of gross negligence manslaughter and culpable homicide

On Thursday 6 June, Leslie Hamilton and his working group will publish their independent review into how the law on gross negligence manslaughter and culpable homicide are applied to medical practice.            

You can read an embargoed copy of the report and our press statement below.        

Please do not circulate these documents more widely until after their publication.   

Working together for a just culture: independent review of gross negligence manslaughter and culpable homicide

GMC media statement

Please note: the report references additional documents which will be available on our website on Thursday 6 June. In the meantime, you can download these documents below:      

Report of the Task and Finish Group in Scotland

Promoting and maintaining public confidence in the medical profession