Representing professionals in disciplinary matters; 5 stages of grief

Monday, 17 February 2020

This presentation will explore the reasons why intelligent and rational people facing disciplinary proceedings often seem to respond in a way which to their barristers, is anything but rational or intelligent.

The response, at least initially, is an understandable reaction to the threat to reputation, career, status, income, and perhaps most importantly, self-image.

Understanding that this is a grief response which evolves through recognisable stages, from denial through to acceptance, allows us to accompany the respondent on their disciplinary journey in a way which greatly improves our instructions, improves results, and improves the respondent's acceptance of the result.

The presentation contains a number of case studies. They are drawn from my work with doctors, but they are equally applicable to other areas of disciplinary work.

Speaker:

• Cameron Jackson, Second Floor Selborne Chambers

Chair:

• Patrick Griffin SC, Seventh Floor Garfield Barwick Chambers