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Former Surgeon Struck Off for Crimes
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A former NHS surgeon, Neil Hopper, has been struck off the medical register after being jailed for 32 months and convicted of insurance fraud and possessing extreme pornography involving genital mutilation. The tribunal deemed him unfit to practice, citing a lack of insight into his actions, no meaningful rehabilitation, and an extreme risk to the public. His crimes were tied to disturbing videos he purchased and his own self-inflicted amputations, with the GMC arguing his behavior was sexually motivated and dangerous. Speaking from prison without a lawyer, Hopper admitted his actions were inexcusable and expressed deep shame, though he claimed progress in therapy. The panel concluded his conduct was incompatible with medicine, sealing his permanent removal from the register.
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