Disgraced Lanarkshire doc may be stripped of MBE after abusing dozens of women

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A shamed Lanarkshire GP who was found guilty of abusing at least 48 women under his care faces having his MBE removed by the Queen.The Honours Forfeiture Committee have confirmed they are aware of Dr Krishna Singh’s criminal conviction, ahead of his sentencing later this month.The watchdog will meet to discuss removing the 72-year-old’s Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, which he received in 2013 for services to healthcare.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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