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Inquests: Neil has represented numerous trusts, doctors and families at inquests including those raising issues of neglect and unlawful killing. He has also been instructed in inquests dealing with health and safety issues and has considerable experience of representing construction professionals in relation to deaths on construction sites.
Information Law: Neil has extensive experience in relation to advising on the effect of the Access to Health Records Act 1990 and the Data Protection Act 1998. He has also appeared before the Information Tribunal in appeals relating to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and also before crown courts in relation to public interest disclosure applications. More recently he has resisted claims brought by individuals in relation to covert surveillance under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 and has appeared before the Investigatory Powers Tribunal.
Bluck v Information Commissioner and Epsom & St Helier University NHS Trust [2007] - Neil acted for the NHS trust in this case concerning the disclosure of a deceased patient's medical records.
Judicial Review: Neil has regularly advised in relation to reviewing the decisions of tribunals including decisions made by the Registrar of the General Medical Council and orders requiring a doctor to give evidence at a hearing. Most recently he has advised on the ability of health professionals to challenge the decisions of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman. He also has a wealth of experience in relation to the judicial review of coroners decisions.
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