Overview

• A jury at Canterbury Crown Court found Gregory Manson guilty of 12 counts of sexual assault and four counts of indecent assault against nine male patients over nearly two decades
• Manson carried out medically unjustified groin examinations without gloves, chaperones, explanations or any record in patient notes
• Two of the victims were teenagers when they were examined for unrelated complaints such as coughs and back pain
• Prosecutors said Manson exploited his authority as a GP trainer and GMC appraiser to conceal his abuse of trust
• The case has prompted calls from medical experts and victims for tighter guidelines on intimate examinations and improved professional oversight