Did the paramedic have a criminal record in South Africa?

Yes, the paramedic entered a guilty plea for culpable homicide in South Africa and received a suspended sentence.

How did the paramedic's past come to light in the UK?

His past conviction was revealed during a vetting probe when he applied to join Thames Valley Police and when registering with the Health and Care Professions Council.

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Paramedic Hid South African Conviction, Banned

Q: Why was the UK paramedic banned?

The paramedic was banned for 12 months due to failing to disclose a culpable homicide conviction from South Africa to UK authorities and professional bodies.

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Summary

A paramedic concealed a culpable homicide plea from South Africa.
He failed to disclose his past conviction on four separate occasions.
He has been banned from practicing as a paramedic for 12 months.

Paramedic Hid South African Conviction, Banned

A paramedic's past dishonesty has led to a 12-month ban from the profession after he failed to disclose a culpable homicide conviction from South Africa. While seeking paramedic roles in the UK, the individual had pleaded guilty to charges in South Africa, accepting a suspended sentence to avoid prolonged court proceedings.

This truth surfaced during a vetting process when he applied to join Thames Valley Police. He had omitted this crucial information on four separate occasions when asked about any criminal record, including during registrations with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

Despite his assertion that the South African admission did not equate to a UK conviction, the HCPTS panel found his behavior dishonest. Consequently, he was found guilty of misconduct and prohibited from practicing as a paramedic for a year.