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  7. Text alternative step 2 make a decision on impairment

Text alternative: step 2: make a decision on impairment

  • If no facts found proved, confirm there is no factual basis for considering the PA or AA's fitness to practise
  • Where facts found proved, review findings as a basis for decision on impairment
  • Follow steps 2a to 2e
  • Decide if the PA or AA poses any current and ongoing risk to public protection and if their fitness to practise is impaired
  • If impaired decide which parts of public protection are engaged, and why
  • Give reasons for decision
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