FRC v Mr J B A McGrail DipWCF - Disciplinary Hearing

The Disciplinary Committee (DC) of the Farriers Registration Council convened on 15 and 16 May 2025 to consider a complaint against Mr J B A McGrail DipWCF.

The DC made findings of fact, a finding of serious misconduct in a professional respect and directed the sanction of a reprimand and warned as follows:

“You must avoid situations both within and outwith the professional context which could be in breach of criminal law, or may call into question your fitness to practise. You must not engage in any activity or behaviour that would be likely to bring the profession into disrepute. You must also not exhibit behaviour which is discriminatory or offensive, as outlined in paragraph 13(b) of the Code. You must remember that fitness to practise encompasses not only professional competence and practical skills, but also the way in which you conduct yourself outside the professional environment; this includes your private life.”