The General Medical Council Health Committee (Procedure) Rules Order of Council 1987
The Rules approved by this Order, which revoke and replace the General Medical Council Health Committee (Procedure) Rules 1980, incorporate a number of drafting improvements and take account of the passing of the Medical Act 1983. In particular, the new Rulesspecify more closely the role of the complainant in proceedings before the Council’s Health Committee;provide for the appointment of medical supervisors to treat, and monitor the progress of, doctors whose fitness to practice has been called into question; andclarify the procedure, including the rules of evidence, to be observed at hearings before the Committee.