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Tribunal Finds Doctor’s Fitness to Practise Impaired Over 2020 Sexual Harassment Allegations
8/11/2026, 4:11:21 AM
Misconduct Findings
The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) concluded that Dr Jawad Ahmad’s fitness to practise was impaired after a hearing that confirmed several misconduct charges. The tribunal determined that Dr Ahmad sexually harassed a junior doctor—identified in the proceedings as “Ms A”—while both were employed at Royal Stoke University Hospital in 2020. Specific acts included inviting Ms A to dinner, asking her to collect books from his home, and on June 11, 2020, luring her into an office, pushing her onto a chair, massaging her back and shoulders, and kissing her.
Procedural History
The misconduct hearing took place in Dr Ahmad’s absence. Police investigations indicated that he left the United Kingdom about five years ago and was believed to be residing in Pakistan. The tribunal, which began earlier this month, adjourned without imposing an immediate sanction and scheduled a further session for the following Tuesday to consider appropriate penalties.
Official Statements & Responses
The MPTS reported that Dr Ahmad also failed to disclose his arrest on suspicion of sexually assaulting a teenage girl in June 2020, a breach of his duty to inform his employer. The service emphasized that nondisclosure of criminal investigations is a serious factor in assessing a doctor’s fitness to practise.
Potential Implications
The finding underscores the regulatory body’s willingness to act on historic allegations even when the practitioner is no longer present in the UK. It also highlights the importance of timely reporting of arrests and criminal investigations by medical professionals, a requirement intended to protect patients and maintain public confidence in the healthcare system.
Next Steps
The tribunal will reconvene on the scheduled Tuesday to determine the sanction, which could range from conditions on Dr Ahmad’s registration to removal from the medical register, depending on the severity of the misconduct and nondisclosure.
