Professional Standards Authority: Improving the handling of sexual misconduct cases in fitness to practise (PSA, 8 September 2026)

Summary

The report from the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA) explores how fitness to practise cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct can be handled fairly, sensitively and effectively. 

Drawing on the PSA’s reviews of final fitness to practise panel decisions, discussions and resources arising from the PSA's series of webinars on tackling and preventing sexual misconduct as well as expert insight, research and emerging practice. The report identifies key challenges for regulators and Accredited Registers and sets out practical measures to support better decision-making, witness participation and public protection in cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct.