Reform the system for NHS clinical negligence claims and cases

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openDepartment of Health and Social Careby Sophia BoardmanOpened 15 September 2026

Background

We call on the Government tot introduce urgent reforms to the system regarding NHS clinical negligence claims and cases to ensure that patients who have suffered avoidable life-changing injuries receive a fair, transparent and independent investigation.

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The Government should implement the following reforms: create a national panel of medical experts that assess all clinical negligence cases, establish a dedicated, independent body to investigate concerns regarding experts’ evidence and introduce meaningful sanctions against expert witnesses found guilty of deliberately misrepresenting medical evidence or failing to meet their professional duties.

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Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 779007.