Disciplinary sanctions imposed

Patrick Clarke

At his Conduct hearing, Patrick Clarke was found in breach of Clause A1b) from the Code of Conduct effective 1 September 2020.

Clause A1b): Professional Conduct
The members shall at all times:
b) act faithfully and honourably in their professional responsibilities.

Disciplinary action:
In accordance with the Conduct & Disciplinary Procedures effective 1 January 2021, Schedule of Disciplinary Sanctions, Section A, Item 1a), the Conduct Committee determined Patrick Clarke was to be reprimanded in respect of the breach of Clause A1b) from the Code of Conduct effective 1 September 2020.

May 2022

Alex Rayner

At his Conduct hearing, Alex Rayner was found in breach of Clause 1f), Clause 1g) and Clause 5)2c) from the Code of Conduct effective 1 May 2014.

Clause 1: Professional Conduct
The members shall at all times:
f) not knowingly misrepresent their professional qualification
g) describe themselves factually and/or in good faith

Clause 5: Offering and/or Providing Services Directly to a Client
2) Chartered Members and profile candidates acting as principals of a practice shall:
c) endeavour to ensure that the services offered and/or provided by their practice are appropriate to their client's requirements

Disciplinary action:
In accordance with the Conduct & Disciplinary Procedures effective 1 January 2021, Schedule of Disciplinary Sanctions, Section B, Item 2b), Alex Rayner is to be excluded from the Institute for a period of TWO YEARS in respect of the breach of Clause 1f) from the Code of Conduct effective 1 May 2014.

In accordance with the Conduct & Disciplinary Procedures effective 1 January 2021, Schedule of Disciplinary Sanctions, Section B, Item 2b), Alex Rayner is to be excluded from the Institute for a period of TWO YEARS in respect of the breach of Clause 1g) from the Code of Conduct effective 1 May 2o14.

In accordance with the Conduct & Disciplinary Procedures effective 1 January 2021, Schedule of Disciplinary Sanctions, Section B, Item 2b), Alex Rayner is to be excluded from the Institute for a period of TWO YEARS in respect of the breach of Clause 5)2c) from the Code of Conduct effective 1 May 2014.

The three periods of exclusion will run concurrently, and the total period of exclusion will be TWO YEARS.

April 2022

Steven Hedley

At his Conduct hearing, Steven Hedley was found in breach of Clause A1a), Clause A1b), Clause A8a) and Clause A8c) from the Code of Conduct effective 1 September 2020.

Clause A1: Professional Conduct
The members shall at all times:
A1a) act with integrity so as to uphold the standing and reputation of the Institute;
A1b) act faithfully and honourably in their professional responsibilities.

Clause 8A: Breaches of the Code
The members shall: 
A8a) report to the Institute any alleged breaches of the Code by themselves of which they become aware;
A8c) when subject to an investigation by the Institute of an alleged breach of the Code, use their best endeavours to assist in that investigation at their own cost.

Disciplinary action:
In accordance with the Conduct & Disciplinary Procedures effective 1 January 2021, Schedule of Disciplinary Sanctions – Section A, Item 1c), Steven Hedley has been expelled from the Institute in respect of the breach of Clause A1a) from the Code of Conduct effective 1 September 2020.

In accordance with the Conduct & Disciplinary Procedures effective 1 January 2021, Schedule of Disciplinary Sanctions — Section A, Item 1c), Steven Hedley has been expelled from the Institute in respect of the breach of Clause A1b) from the Code of Conduct effective 1 September 2020.

In accordance with the Conduct & Disciplinary Procedures effective 1 January 2021, Schedule of Disciplinary Sanctions – Section A, Item 1c), Steven Hedley has been expelled from the Institute in respect of the breach of Clause A8a) from the Code of Conduct effective 1 September 2020.

In accordance with the Conduct & Disciplinary Procedures effective 1 January 2021, Schedule of Disciplinary Sanctions – Section A, Item 1c), Steven Hedley has been expelled from the Institute in respect of the breach of Clause A8c) from the Code of Conduct effective 1 September 2020.

January 2022

Susan Dewhirst

At her Conduct hearing, Susan Dewhirst was found in breach of Clause 8a) and Clause 8c) from the Code of Conduct effective 1 March 2019.

Clause 8: Breaches of this Code
The members shall:
a) report to the Institute any alleged breaches of the Code by themselves of which they become aware;
c) when subject to an investigation by the Institute of an alleged breach of this Code use their best endeavours to assist in that investigation at their own cost.

Disciplinary action:
In accordance with the Conduct & Disciplinary Procedures effective 1 March 2019, Item 20b), Schedule of Disciplinary Sanctions, Susan Dewhirst is to be excluded from the Institute for a period of TWO YEARS in respect of the breach of Clause 8a) from the Code of Conduct effective 1 March 2019.

In accordance with the Conduct & Disciplinary Procedures effective 1 March 2019, Item 20b), Schedule of Disciplinary Sanctions, Susan Dewhirst is to be excluded from the Institute for a period of ONE YEAR in respect of the breach of Clause 8c) from the Code of Conduct effective 1 March 2019.

The two periods of exclusion will run consecutively, and the total period of exclusion will be THREE YEARS.

January 2022
 

Carl Collins

On 8 March 2019, after two seperate hearings, the Conduct Committee resolved to expel Carl Collins from the Institute with immediate effect. Mr Collins was prior to expulsion a Chartered Architectural Technologist and was expelled for being in breach of the following clauses from the Code of Conduct, effective 1 May 2014:

Clause 1: Professional Conduct
The members shall at all times:
e) not knowingly misrepresent the views of the Institute.

Clause 8: Breaches of this Code
The members shall:
c) when subject to an investigation by the Institute of an alleged breach of this Code use their best endeavours to assist in that investigation at their own cost.

As an expelled Member, Mr Collins may not make reference to CIAT, make use of the logo or display any membership certificate or card. He may not hold himself out as a Chartered Architectural Technologist, a Member of CIAT or use the designation MCIAT. He may not refer to any of his practices as being registered with CIAT.

Details of Conduct Hearings are published in AT Journal and on this website.