Adam Harris (by his Litigation Friend ADNAAN MIRZA) v General Pharmaceutical Council

Adam Harris (by his Litigation Friend ADNAAN MIRZA) v General Pharmaceutical Council

None of the blanket or prospective orders sought by the Appellant are appropriate at this stage; the court will proceed by directing submissions on the necessity of a preliminary issue on capacity and will not stay the appeal or make protective costs orders without proper application and evidence.

Parties
Appellant: Adam Harris; Respondent: General Pharmaceutical Council
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Directions Hearing
Outcome
Application refused; directions given
Legal Topics
Capacity to Conduct Litigation, Litigation Friend, Suspension From Professional Register, Directions Hearing, Disclosure, Adjournment, Costs
Administrative Law Professional Regulation Capacity to Conduct Litigation Litigation Friend Suspension From Professional Register Directions Hearing Disclosure Adjournment +1 more

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Parties

Adam Harris

Appellant

General Pharmaceutical Council

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Directions Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Appellant has capacity to conduct litigation and whether a preliminary issue on capacity is required
  2. 2 Whether the orders sought by the Appellant (including stay, disclosure, amendment, joinder, and protective costs) should be granted
  3. 3 Appropriate case management directions in light of capacity concerns

Ratio Decidendi

None of the blanket or prospective orders sought by the Appellant are appropriate at this stage; the court will proceed by directing submissions on the necessity of a preliminary issue on capacity and will not stay the appeal or make protective costs orders without proper application and evidence.

Court Disposition

Application refused; directions given

Orders

  • Respondent to provide written submissions and materials by 4pm Friday
  • Litigation Friend to file and serve any response within 7 days thereafter