Preiss v The General Dental Council

[2001] Lloyd's Rep Med 491

PRIVY COUNCIL

Lord BINGHAM of Cornhill, Lord COOKE of Thorndon, and Lord MILLETT

Appeal by dentist from finding of serious professional misconduct and suspension by Professional Conduct Committee of the General Dental Council — Whether dental disciplinary system in breach of Article 6(1) of the European Convention on Human Rights — Whether breach of Professional Conduct Committee (Procedure) Rules 1984 — Nature of appeal to Privy Council — Meaning of serious professional misconduct — Whether admonition an available penalty