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Clinical Negligence George regularly undertakes work across the whole spectrum of clinical negligence, including all aspects of advisory work, pleadings and advocacy in the High Court and County Courts. He acts in high value cerebral palsy and other brain injury cases. George’s practice is balanced between work for Claimants and Defendants, including Health Authorities, NHS Trusts, and independent medical practitioners through their defence organisations.
Inquests George has built up a wide experience of coroners’ inquests. Some of these have been sensitive or high profile inquests such as deaths of children following controversial medical intervention. He has particular experience of cases involving deaths (including suicides) in custody by prisoners and patients detained under the Mental Health Act.
Employment and Discrimination George acts for both Claimants and Defendants in all aspects of employment and discrimination work, including both Employment Tribunals and the higher courts. He has particular experience in the areas of healthcare (including claims from hospital porters to consultant surgeons), education and police work, where he has co-produced and presented a series of seminars entitled "Sex and Race Discrimination Claims in the Police Service".
Confidentiality / Ethics George’s experience in this area is principally in the area of disclosure of confidential information. He both advises and represents parties, particularly in cases concerning minors, including the seizure by police of the products of termination against the will of the patient, a 14 year old girl. He advises on applications for disclosure under the Data Protection Act 1998 and Freedom of Information Act 2000.
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