Sebastian BRIGGS

On 20 December 2024 Dr Briggs was issued with a community resolution order by the Police for possession of a Class B controlled drug, namely cannabis. This behaviour does not meet with the standards required of a doctor. It risks bringing the profession into disrepute and it must not be repeated. The required standards are set out in Good medical practice and associated guidance. In this case, paragraph 81 of Good medical practice is particularly relevant: 81 You must make sure that your conduct justifies patients' trust in you and the public's trust in your profession. Whilst this failing in itself is not so serious as to require any restriction on Dr Briggs' registration, it is necessary in response to issue this formal warning. This warning will be published on the medical register in line with our publication and disclosure policy, which can be found at www.gmc-uk.org/disclosurepolicy.