Dr Mihir CHANDARANA

The tribunal has already found proved that, on 20 November 2023, at Chesterfield Magistrates’ Court, Dr Chandarana was convicted of intentionally attempting to communicate sexually with a person under 16 for the purposes of sexual gratification.

It has also found proved that, on 11 January 2024, Dr Chandarana was sentenced to a four month custodial sentence suspended for 12 months, a rehabilitation activity requirement and an unpaid work requirement of 200 hours. It has also found proved that Dr Chandarana is subject to notification requirements for a period of seven years.

The tribunal has found that Dr Chandarana’s fitness to practise is currently impaired by reason of conviction. It will reconvene to consider which sanction, if any, to impose on Dr Chandarana’s registration.

This reflects the allegation as it stands at the start of the hearing. The allegation may be amended as the hearing proceeds and when findings of fact are made by the tribunal.

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