The General Medical Council (GMC) has once again demonstrated its disregard for fair processes, breaking all ethical boundaries in its treatment of doctors from India and Pakistan. Two years ago, Sasha Rodoy, a key player in Indian doctor's hearing, openly threatened the panel of judges when the false allegations she raised against Indian doctor began to collapse. Faced with such a shocking breach of decorum, the panel had no choice but to recuse itself, dismissing the case entirely. The hearing’s dismissal has already cost the public millions in wasted funds, compounded by a five-year delay that only added to the disarray.
Rodoy, who was banned from participating in future GMC hearings, has now resurfaced in a new controversy. It has come to light that she has been working closely with the GMC on multi-million-pound compensation cases, raising serious questions about her true role in the hearings. Despite her previous misconduct, Rodoy has been invited back, thanks to a special clause in the GMC’s procedures. This development, as the hearing for Indian doctor restarts on Tuesday, has sent shockwaves throughout the UK medical community.
This situation reveals the depth of institutional racism within the GMC. An overwhelming 75% of the doctors subjected to Fitness to Practice (FTP) hearings are of Asian origin, primarily from India and Pakistan. It is evident that the threshold for initiating cases against these doctors is disturbingly low compared to white British doctors. This practice sets a disturbing precedent, wherein highly qualified and skilled doctors from ethnic minority backgrounds are systematically targeted and prevented from advancing in their careers.
When I reached out to the GMC’s leadership, including their legal team and the lawyers involved in the case, their silence spoke volumes. Refusing to comment on the matter, their lack of transparency raises further suspicion. It is now blatantly clear that the hearings themselves are little more than a facade, a performative exercise to disguise decisions that have already been made by the GMC. If outcomes are predetermined, then why waste time and resources on this farce?
This deeply embedded racism within the GMC is underscored by the fact that the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS), which oversees hearings, is nothing more than an extension of the GMC. With the MPTS judges being paid by the GMC and any complaints about them being handled internally, there is little doubt that the whole process is rigged.
The fact that
Sasha Rodoy has been welcomed back into the same hearing despite her prior misconduct is a testament to the collusion within the system. Under normal circumstances, Rodoy’s actions would have warranted police involvement. However, the GMC has not only protected her but allowed her to influence proceedings again, proving the farce of these hearings.
It is tragic that Asian doctors in the UK are treated in such a discriminatory manner. Until they rise against this broken system, the colonial legacy will continue to harm talented professionals from ethnic minority backgrounds.
The GMC's Systemic Racism Against Asian Doctors Unveiled
Today, the General Medical Council (GMC) has once again demonstrated its disregard for justice and fair play by pushing institutional racism to new heights. Two years ago, during a hearing involving Indian doctor, Sasha Rodoy disrupted the proceedings by openly threatening the judges. As a result, the panel had to recuse itself, leading to the dismissal of the hearing. This not only resulted in a huge waste of public funds but also extended the ongoing delays by two more years, on top of the already existing five-year wait.
Sasha Rodoy was subsequently banned from attending any further GMC hearings due to her unprofessional conduct. However, new information reveals that Rodoy has been secretly working alongside the GMC on multimillion-pound compensation cases, raising concerns about the fairness of the entire system. Even more shocking is the fact that, despite her previous misconduct, she has now been invited back to the hearing, which is set to resume on Tuesday. This decision has sent shockwaves through the medical community, leaving many questioning the GMC's motives and ethics.
This incident highlights the deeply ingrained racial bias within the GMC. Around 75% of the doctors subjected to the GMC’s Fitness to Practice (FTP) hearings are from Pakistan or India, while the threshold for taking action against white doctors is significantly higher. It appears the GMC specifically targets high-profile doctors of Indian and Pakistani descent, ensuring they are held back in their careers and unable to rise above their white counterparts.
When approached for comment, the GMC remained silent, refusing to address the situation. This silence only serves to confirm the suspicions that the hearings are nothing more than a formality, with decisions already predetermined. It begs the question: why even bother with a hearing at all when the outcome has already been decided?
The MPTS, which oversees these hearings, is little more than a puppet organization controlled by the GMC. Its judges are paid by the GMC, and any complaints made against the MPTS are handled internally by the GMC itself. This conflict of interest reveals the collusion between these two bodies and raises serious doubts about the fairness of the entire process.
Sasha Rodoy’s actions should have been reported to the authorities and dealt with appropriately. Instead, the GMC has protected her and invited her back to participate in the same hearing she disrupted. The entire situation exemplifies the systemic racism that exists within the GMC, with Asian doctors being treated unfairly while white professionals continue to dominate the system.
It is a sad state of affairs for Asian doctors in the UK, who are being held back by a system that perpetuates a colonial legacy of discrimination. Until they rise up against this injustice, the GMC’s racist practices will continue.
Racism Thrives as GMC Reinstates Sasha Rodoy in Indian doctor Case
In a display of brazen disregard for fairness, the General Medical Council (GMC) has broken all boundaries of professionalism and justice. Two years ago, Sasha Rodoy, who had brought baseless charges against Indian doctor, went as far as to threaten the panel of judges when the case began to crumble. In response, the panel recused itself, resulting in the case’s dismissal, costing millions of public money and extending an already delayed process by two years.
Following her misconduct, Rodoy was banned from further hearings. Yet, it has since emerged that this was nothing more than a charade. Rodoy has been working hand in glove with the GMC on multimillion-pound compensation cases, and, in a shocking twist, has been invited to rejoin the very hearing she was previously barred from. The upcoming hearing, set to restart on Tuesday, has left the medical fraternity reeling in disbelief.
The GMC’s actions lay bare the deep racial biases embedded within its processes. A staggering 75% of doctors taken to Fitness to Practice (FTP) hearings by the GMC come from Pakistan or India. The threshold for pursuing cases against these doctors is significantly lower than it is for their white colleagues. This creates a deeply unfair system that prevents doctors of Asian origin from progressing professionally while protecting local white doctors.
Efforts to contact the GMC’s CEO, legal team, and the lawyers involved have been met with complete
silence. This lack of transparency only adds to the growing suspicion that the hearings themselves are a mere formality—a way to give the appearance of due process while the outcomes have already been decided.