Facts & Figures: Professional Standards

Conduct & Competence

Complaints

formalised complaints

%

of complaints resolved without the need for further investigation

%

of cases referred to the Investigations Panel or closed within 12-week target

Investigation Panel

Investigation Panel decisions

%

of Investigation Panel decisions reached within 12-week target

%

of cases considered by the Investigations Panel resolved with advice

%

of cases referred to the Professional Conduct Committee

%

of cases considered by the Investigations Panel required no further action

Professional Conduct Committee Hearing Outcomes

  • No case 4% 4%
  • Not guilty 17% 17%
  • Reprimand 17% 17%
  • Penalty order 17% 17%
  • Suspension 17% 17%
  • Erasure 26% 26%

Misuse of Title

investigations

£1,065

average fine

prosecutions

£2,565

average award to ARB in costs

    investigations

    prosecutions

    £2,565

    average award to ARB in costs

    £1,065

    average fine

    41% of Complaints from architects

    28% of Complaints from the public

    19% of Other & ARB enquiries

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