Can an employer restrict staff from having legal representation?

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• Steptoe & Johnson LLP

In Kulkarni v. Milton Keynes Hospital National Health Trust, Mr Kulkarni was a doctor accused by a patient of inappropriately examining her. The Trust suspended him and following an investigation commenced disciplinary proceedings.

He was entitled to be accompanied at a disciplinary hearing by a companion who was not acting in a legal capacity. The Trust rejected a request from Mr Kulkarni that he be legally represented at the hearing.

He challenged that decision arguing that an implied t... (123 more words)

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