Unacceptable professional conduct
‘The (Architects) Act distinguishes between serious professional incompetence and unacceptable professional conduct. However, as must be obvious, there is a considerable overlap between the two and particular acts or omissions could be charged under either head. But in my view the standard applicable should not differ and unless what has been done or not done in an individual case can be regarded as a serious lapse it would not be appropriate to impose a disciplinary sanction. Only in that way can proper weight be given to the adjective unacceptable.’ Per Collins J. in Vranicki v Architects Registration Board [2007] EWHC 506 (Admin).
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