News and updates

Earlier this week the UK government confirmed a tiered system of restrictions to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19).

Dame Caroline Swift has been reappointed as Chair of the MPTS for a further two years. Dame Caroline has been Chair of the MPTS since January 2017 and her reappointment will see her continue in the role until 31 December 2022.

Today, Friday 31 July, the UK government published guidance on how additional restrictions to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19) will be implemented in Greater Manchester.

From the 3 August 2020, we will resume holding hearings in our hearing centre, ensuring we can continue to carry out our duty to protect the public.

In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic we have been considering how we can best run MPTS hearings over the coming months.

Answers to some frequently asked questions about hearings during the COVID-19 postponement period.

We postponed most hearings on Wednesday 18 March to allow our medical tribunal members to help respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

THE MPTS took part in the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning to support cancer support charity Macmillan.

Former High Court Judge talks about her career, working on the Shipman Inquiry and helping the next generation

The MPTS hearing centre has been given a facelift to enhance the experience of those attending a hearing.

On Sunday 18 November 2018 we launched our new website. We’ve worked with doctors, lawyers and members of the press and public to make sure our new website meets a variety of needs.

We are currently in the process of reviewing the digital recording technology we use to record tribunal hearings.