Health and Care Professions Council determination — substantive hearing
HCPTS orders Rezaul Hossain Razu struck off after sexual-assault convictions
The HCPTS panel found impairment following two sexual-assault convictions and dishonest non-disclosure of criminal charges. It imposed striking off and a separate interim suspension.
MedicWatch editorial · Published 26 May 2026 · Updated 22 September 2026
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Concerning Rezaul Hossain Razu, physiotherapist (Health and Care Professions Council PH128530).
Decision date: 26 May 2026 · Hearing started 26 May 2026
In plain English
The HCPTS panel ordered Rezaul Hossain Razu to be struck off following two convictions for sexually assaulting service users and a dishonest failure to notify the regulator of the criminal charges. It found current impairment, no evidence of remediation and a high risk of repetition. A separate interim suspension covers the appeal period and any appeal, for a maximum of 18 months.
Charges
The allegation concerned two November 2024 sexual-assault convictions and dishonest failure to tell the HCPC promptly that criminal charges had been brought.
Findings
The panel proved the convictions and the dishonest failure to notify the HCPC of the charging decision. It found both the conviction and misconduct grounds established, with impairment on personal and public grounds. The offences involved two service users during treatment. It found no evidence of remediation and a high risk of repetition. The panel ordered striking off, with a separate interim suspension during the appeal period and any appeal, subject to a maximum of 18 months.
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