Amputee surgeon struck off for posing extreme risk
Summary
Neil Hopper, a surgeon convicted of insurance fraud and possessing extreme pornography, has been removed from the UK medical register for posing a high risk to public safety. He was sentenced to prison and given a sexual harm prevention order, and the medical tribunal found he lacked insight into his behavior.Key Facts
- Neil Hopper is a 50-year-old vascular surgeon from Truro, Cornwall.
- He was convicted of insurance fraud and possessing extreme pornography involving genital mutilation.
- Hopper was sentenced to 32 months in prison in September and received a 10-year sexual harm prevention order.
- The medical tribunal ruled he poses an extremely high risk to public protection.
- His interest in extreme pornography and self-amputation was linked to sexual motivation.
- Hopper showed little insight or remorse during the tribunal but stated he is reflecting and working with mental health professionals.
- The General Medical Council concluded his conduct is incompatible with being a doctor.
- Hopper was removed from the medical register and can no longer practice medicine in the UK.
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