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General Medical Council (Fitness to Practise) Rules (Amendment) Bill

A Bill to provide that an allegation concerning a medical practitioner’s fitness to practise may be considered by the General Medical Council irrespective of when the most recent events giving rise to the allegation occurred; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe General Medical Council (Fitness to Practise) Rules (Amendment) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 25 March 2026 by Daisy Cooper (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Sponsor

• Daisy Cooper Liberal Democrat Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 5 May 2026.