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United Kingdom

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Commission definition

What does Commission mean? In legal practice, a commission is a payment, usually percentage‑based, made to an agent, broker or introducer for securing business or facilitating a transaction. Under UK bribery law, the Bribery Act 2010 (England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) does not define commission, but criminalises offering, promising, giving, requesting or receiving a financial or other advantage to induce or reward improper performance. A commission may constitute such an advantage depending on intent, knowledge and context; not every commission is a bribe. Transparent, proportionate, contractual commissions for genuine services are generally lawful, whereas concealed or disproportionate payments, particularly to public...

Care Quality Commission enforcement in England: offences, notices, registration conditions, suspension/cancellation, urgent procedures, prosecutions, special measures and appeals

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Practice notes

This Practice Note outlines how the Care Quality Commission (CQC) applies its powers and approach to Sanctions and Enforcement.

What is the CQC?

The CQC is a non-departmental statutory body, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care. It regulates health and social care services in England and safeguards the interests of people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act 1983 (MeHA 1983). See Practice Note: Care Quality Commission (CQC).

The relevant legal framework for enforcement

The CQC’s enforcement powers are derived from:

the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (HSCA 2008)
the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, SI 2014/2936
the Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009, SI 2009/3112
the Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (LRRA 2006) and the Regulators’ Code

For registered services, enforcement action is taken against registered persons—namely the registered provider or the registered manager—except for the offence of obstructing an inspector while carrying out their duties, which applies to any person...

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Lucy Bowker

Gordons Partnership LLP Solicitors

Lucy did a History and Society degree at the University of Exeter before converting to Law. She worked in law firms in Oxford and London before joining Gordons’ Healthcare Department in February 2019. She qualified as a solicitor in September 2021. Lucy is a regulatory lawyer acting for health and social care providers within the firm’s Health and Social Care Department. Clients include care homes for adults, domiciliary care agencies and independent hospitals. She has considerable experience of representing providers when regulatory action is taken against them. For example, attending appeals before the First-Tier Tribunal, dealing with cancellations of registration and warning notices, as well as assisting with the handling of safeguarding investigations. Lucy also has experience of assisting providers when responding to draft inspection reports. Lucy also acts for pharmacists and pharmacy owners as well as providers of children’s services registered with Ofsted such as...

Neil Andrew Grant

Gordons Partnership LLP Solicitors

Neil Grant has worked as a regulatory lawyer in the health and social care sector for over twenty-five years, developing a national reputation in dealing with complex large-scale enquiries often involving multiple agencies such as the Care Quality Commission, local authorities and the police. He is a partner at Gordons Partnership Solicitors whose offices are in London and Guildford. Previously Neil worked at Capsticks, Bevan Brittan and Ridouts Solicitors. Although Neil only acts for providers, not regulators, commissioners or service users, his advice is informed by having acted in the past for inspectorates and other public bodies at a very senior level. He also has a particular interest in Regulatory Policy and how it impacts on the sector, not always benevolently....

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