FOI release

Freedom of Information request on the professional misconduct accusations within the MHRA (FOI 22/814)

Published 21 December 2023

FOI 22/814

11th July 2022

Dear

Thank you for your email.

Please find below answers to the questions you have raised.

1.How many of your staff have been accused of a) sexual misconduct, or b) other professional misconduct in the workplace since 1st January 2021?

  • Sexual misconduct – 0
  • Other professional misconduct – 2

2.How many of your staff have been disciplined for a) sexual misconduct, or b) other professional misconduct in the workplace since 1st January 2021?

  • Sexual misconduct – 0
  • Other professional misconduct – 1.

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Yours sincerely

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