Fiona Horlick KC appointed to the FA National Serious Case Panel

Outer Temple’s Fiona Horlick KC has been appointed to the FA National Serious Case Panel for the forthcoming 2022-2023 football season.

The National Serious Case Panel (NSCP) adjudicates on all types of Serious Cases within Grassroots Football including Assaults on and Threats to Match Officials, Assaults on Participants, acts of Victimisation and Disorderly Conduct at matches.  Fiona’s role as part of the NSCP is to ensure that hearings are conducted fairly and to apply the FA Disciplinary Regulations, procedures and Sanction Guidance.

“I am privileged to have been appointed to this important role.  I am looking forward to playing a part in ensuring a safe, enjoyable environment for Players, Referees and Participants alike, whilst maintaining the need for a fair and transparent disciplinary process for all involved.” – Fiona Horlick KC

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Fiona’s practice encompasses Health and Safety, a wide variety of Regulatory work, Disciplinary proceedings and Specialist Crime – particularly business crime, medical crime, and health and safety criminal proceedings. She has extensive experience as an advocate in all courts from the Privy Council (defending in murder appeals), the Court of Appeal, the High Court, Crown Courts (all types of crime), regulatory proceedings and inquests. She honed her skills on criminal work and jury trials before expanding her work profile. For further information, contact Fiona’s clerks Paul Barton +44 (0)20 7427 4907 and Ben Fitzgerald on +44 (0)203 758 4759 for a confidential discussion.

News 4 Aug, 2023