Calls to suspend GP who 'harassed' woman raped by his son
Summary
A charity is asking for a doctor to be suspended because of his online harassment of a woman who his son was convicted of raping. The General Medical Council (GMC) has received complaints about Dr. Andrew McFarlane but has not suspended him. Instead, special conditions were placed on his medical registration.Key Facts
- Dr. Andrew McFarlane is charged with communications offences for comments he made online.
- His son, Daniel McFarlane, was convicted of rape and sentenced to five years in prison in July 2022.
- Dr. McFarlane posted derogatory comments about Ellie Wilson, the victim, online.
- Rape Crisis Scotland, a charity, has called for Dr. McFarlane's suspension.
- The GMC referred his case to the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service, which did not suspend him but imposed conditions.
- The GMC oversees complaints about doctors in the UK.
- Daniel McFarlane's conviction was partly based on a recorded confession.
- Ms. Wilson is now a campaigner for survivors of male sexual violence.
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