Is this relevant for the HPC?

Don't get me wrong. I pretty much agree with all the sentiments in this thread. I was merely pointing out what I just read before coming to this thread.

I do, however, begrudgingly acknowledge that given that the watchdogs report was so positive about how well the HPC are doing (in their eyes), then no one in Westminster is going to be motivated for any change. The HPC is accountable to them and not to us.

 

Hello Again,

Yes, the HPC should be challenged and all our colleagues resign from paid positions, no co-operation in fact; then the membership will consider following their lead.

As I said, there must be limits to the HPCs remit.

eg.i. I go to the HPC accusing a registrant of murder. The HPC would not have to investigate, just advise me to 'go to the police'.

ii. My registrant neighbour accidentally spills a tin of gloss paint over my car whilst painting his fence. I complain to the HPC, should they investigate and advise on damages, of course not, they should advise I go to the small claims court.

Both these instances are outside the remit of the HPC, as are some of the complaints they are 'investigating'. Common sense needs to be injected into them, it all smacks of 'jobsworth' and pc.

Regards