Ian Kennedy (lawyer)
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Sir Ian McColl Kennedy LLM LLD (born 14 September 1941) is a British academic lawyer
who has specialised in the law and ethics of health
. He was appointed to chair the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority
in 2009
1952–1959: He attended King Edward VI College, Stourbridge, West Midlands where he spent 4 years in the sixth form.
1960–1963: He attended University College, London, graduated 1st class Hons. LLB.
1963–1965: Fulbright Fellow at University of California, Berkley (LLM).
1965–1971: Sub-Dean, Tutor and Lecturer in Law at University College, London (LLD).
1966–1967: Ford Foundation
fellow of Yale University and Mexico University.
In the summer of 1969 Kennedy visited Cuba
to study the administration of justice, supported by a Hayter Fellowship awarded by the Institute of Latin American Studies
, University of London (by Prof. R.A. Humphreys). In December/January 1970-1971 he returned to Cuba to gain information for his paper titled “Cuba's Ley Contra La Vagancia - The Law on Loafing”.
Kennedy was Dean of the Law School at King’s College London, from 1986 to 1996. Kennedy is presently Emeritus Professor of Health Law, Ethics and Policy at University College London
. He is an honorary Bencher
of the Inner Temple
.
Kennedy was the BBC
's Reith lecturer (on the subject of "Unmasking Medicine") in 1980 and hosted many editions of After Dark on Channel 4
.
For nine years, he was a member of the General Medical Council
. In 1978, he founded the Centre of Medical Laws and Ethics, of which he later became president. He has been a member of the Medicines Commission, and the Department of Health advisory group on AIDS
. His is a member of the board of the UK Research Integrity Office.
In 1997, he took part in a UK Government inquiry that gave cautious approval to xenotransplantation
(the use of animal-to-human transplants), and in 1998, was a member of the committee that recommended pet passport
s.
Kennedy was a member of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics
1991-2002 and Chair during 1998-2002.
He chaired the public inquiry into children's heart surgery at the Bristol Royal Infirmary
(1998–2001), which concluded that paediatric cardiac surgery services at Bristol were "simply not up to the task", because of shortages of key surgeons and nurses, and a lack of leadership, accountability, and teamwork. This resulted in his becoming chair of the Healthcare Commission
, from its creation (in shadow form) in 2003, until it was merged with other regulatory bodies to form the Care Quality Commission
in 2009. In October 2009, Kennedy became chair of The King's Fund’s inquiry into the quality of general practice in England, replacing Niall Dickson.
Several commenatators, writing in The Guardian
and The British Medical Journal claim that this organisation is simply a re-branding of the Prince's Foundation for Integrated Health. This has been denied by the College of Medicine whose President is Graeme Catto
, for seven years the President of the General Medical Council
in 2002 for services to medical law and bioethics
. He is an Honorary Fellow of:
He was also awarded an Honorary DSc degree by the University of Glasgow
in 2003.
Lawyer
A lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person who is practicing law." Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain the stability of political...
who has specialised in the law and ethics of health
Health care
Health care is the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in humans. Health care is delivered by practitioners in medicine, chiropractic, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, allied health, and other care providers...
. He was appointed to chair the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority
Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority
The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority is an independent body created by the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009, largely as a response to the parliamentary expenses scandal of 2009. It establishes and monitors the expenses scheme for Members of the House of Commons, and is responsible for...
in 2009
1952–1959: He attended King Edward VI College, Stourbridge, West Midlands where he spent 4 years in the sixth form.
1960–1963: He attended University College, London, graduated 1st class Hons. LLB.
1963–1965: Fulbright Fellow at University of California, Berkley (LLM).
1965–1971: Sub-Dean, Tutor and Lecturer in Law at University College, London (LLD).
1966–1967: Ford Foundation
Ford Foundation
The Ford Foundation is a private foundation incorporated in Michigan and based in New York City created to fund programs that were chartered in 1936 by Edsel Ford and Henry Ford....
fellow of Yale University and Mexico University.
In the summer of 1969 Kennedy visited Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
to study the administration of justice, supported by a Hayter Fellowship awarded by the Institute of Latin American Studies
Institute of Latin American Studies
The Institute of Latin American Studies was set up in 1965 at the University of London, with the objective of providing postgraduate level teaching and a focus for research on the literature, history, politics and economics of Latin America and the Caribbean.In August 2004 the ILAS merged with the...
, University of London (by Prof. R.A. Humphreys). In December/January 1970-1971 he returned to Cuba to gain information for his paper titled “Cuba's Ley Contra La Vagancia - The Law on Loafing”.
Kennedy was Dean of the Law School at King’s College London, from 1986 to 1996. Kennedy is presently Emeritus Professor of Health Law, Ethics and Policy at University College London
University College London
University College London is a public research university located in London, United Kingdom and the oldest and largest constituent college of the federal University of London...
. He is an honorary Bencher
Bencher
A bencher or Master of the Bench is a senior member of an Inn of Court in England and Wales. Benchers hold office for life once elected. A bencher can be elected while still a barrister , in recognition of the contribution that the barrister has made to the life of the Inn or to the law...
of the Inner Temple
Inner Temple
The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, commonly known as Inner Temple, is one of the four Inns of Court in London. To be called to the Bar and practise as a barrister in England and Wales, an individual must belong to one of these Inns...
.
Kennedy was the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
's Reith lecturer (on the subject of "Unmasking Medicine") in 1980 and hosted many editions of After Dark on Channel 4
Channel 4
Channel 4 is a British public-service television broadcaster which began working on 2 November 1982. Although largely commercially self-funded, it is ultimately publicly owned; originally a subsidiary of the Independent Broadcasting Authority , the station is now owned and operated by the Channel...
.
Committees and Inquiries
Sir Ian has been a member of numerous committees and inquiries.For nine years, he was a member of the General Medical Council
General Medical Council
The General Medical Council registers and regulates doctors practising in the United Kingdom. It has the power to revoke or restrict a doctor's registration if it deems them unfit to practise...
. In 1978, he founded the Centre of Medical Laws and Ethics, of which he later became president. He has been a member of the Medicines Commission, and the Department of Health advisory group on AIDS
AIDS
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus...
. His is a member of the board of the UK Research Integrity Office.
In 1997, he took part in a UK Government inquiry that gave cautious approval to xenotransplantation
Xenotransplantation
Xenotransplantation , is the transplantation of living cells, tissues or organs from one species to another. Such cells, tissues or organs are called xenografts or xenotransplants...
(the use of animal-to-human transplants), and in 1998, was a member of the committee that recommended pet passport
Pet passport
The Pet Travel Scheme is a system which allows animals to travel easily between member countries without undergoing quarantine. A Pet Passport is a document that officially records information related to a specific animal, as part of that procedure...
s.
Kennedy was a member of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics
Nuffield Council on Bioethics
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics is a UK-based independent charitable body, which examines and reports on ethical issues raised by new advances in biological and medical research...
1991-2002 and Chair during 1998-2002.
He chaired the public inquiry into children's heart surgery at the Bristol Royal Infirmary
Bristol Royal Infirmary
The Bristol Royal Infirmary, also known as the BRI, is a large teaching hospital situated in the centre of Bristol, England. It has links with the medical faculty of the nearby University of Bristol, and the Faculty of Health and Social Care at the University of the West of England, also in...
(1998–2001), which concluded that paediatric cardiac surgery services at Bristol were "simply not up to the task", because of shortages of key surgeons and nurses, and a lack of leadership, accountability, and teamwork. This resulted in his becoming chair of the Healthcare Commission
Healthcare Commission
The Healthcare Commission was a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department of Health of the United Kingdom. It was set up to promote and drive improvement in the quality of health care and public health in England and Wales...
, from its creation (in shadow form) in 2003, until it was merged with other regulatory bodies to form the Care Quality Commission
Care Quality Commission
The Care Quality Commission is a non-departmental public body of the United Kingdom government established in 2009 to regulate and inspect health and social care services in England. This includes services provided by the NHS, local authorities, private companies and voluntary organisations -...
in 2009. In October 2009, Kennedy became chair of The King's Fund’s inquiry into the quality of general practice in England, replacing Niall Dickson.
Involvement in medicine
In 2010, he was elected inaugural Vice-President of the College of Medicine, an organisation set up to bring together patients and clincians on an equal footing.Several commenatators, writing in The Guardian
The Guardian
The Guardian, formerly known as The Manchester Guardian , is a British national daily newspaper in the Berliner format...
and The British Medical Journal claim that this organisation is simply a re-branding of the Prince's Foundation for Integrated Health. This has been denied by the College of Medicine whose President is Graeme Catto
Graeme Catto
Sir Graeme Robertson Dawson Catto, MB ChB , MD , DSc, FKC, FRCP, FRCGP, FRCSE, FFPM, FMedSci, FRSE is a Scottish doctor who was President, later Chair, of the General Medical Council until April 2009...
, for seven years the President of the General Medical Council
General Medical Council
The General Medical Council registers and regulates doctors practising in the United Kingdom. It has the power to revoke or restrict a doctor's registration if it deems them unfit to practise...
Awards
Kennedy was knightedKnight Bachelor
The rank of Knight Bachelor is a part of the British honours system. It is the most basic rank of a man who has been knighted by the monarch but not as a member of one of the organised Orders of Chivalry...
in 2002 for services to medical law and bioethics
Bioethics
Bioethics is the study of controversial ethics brought about by advances in biology and medicine. Bioethicists are concerned with the ethical questions that arise in the relationships among life sciences, biotechnology, medicine, politics, law, and philosophy....
. He is an Honorary Fellow of:
- British AcademyBritish AcademyThe British Academy is the United Kingdom's national body for the humanities and the social sciences. Its purpose is to inspire, recognise and support excellence in the humanities and social sciences, throughout the UK and internationally, and to champion their role and value.It receives an annual...
(2002) - Royal College of General PractitionersRoyal College of General PractitionersThe Royal College of General Practitioners is the professional body for general practitioners in the United Kingdom. The RCGP represents and supports GPs on key issues including licensing, education, training, research and clinical standards. It is the largest of the medical royal colleges, with...
(2002) - Royal College of PhysiciansRoyal College of PhysiciansThe Royal College of Physicians of London was founded in 1518 as the College of Physicians by royal charter of King Henry VIII in 1518 - the first medical institution in England to receive a royal charter...
(2003) - Royal College of Paediatrics and Child HealthRoyal College of Paediatrics and Child HealthRoyal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in London is responsible for the training of postgraduate doctors in paediatrics and conducting the MRCPCH membership exams. They also conduct the Diploma in Child Health exam, which is taken by many doctors who plan a career in General Practice...
(2004) - Royal College of AnaesthetistsRoyal College of AnaesthetistsThe Royal College of Anaesthetists is "the professional body responsible for the specialty of anaesthesia throughout the United Kingdom". It sets standards in anaesthesia, critical care, pain management, and for the training of anaesthetists, physician assistants - and practising critical care...
(2004) - Royal College of Surgeons of EdinburghRoyal College of Surgeons of EdinburghThe Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is an organisation dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and advancement in surgical practice, through its interest in education, training and examinations, its liaison with external medical bodies and representation of the modern surgical workforce...
(2005)
He was also awarded an Honorary DSc degree by the University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's four ancient universities. Located in Glasgow, the university was founded in 1451 and is presently one of seventeen British higher education institutions ranked amongst the top 100 of the...
in 2003.