General Medical Council v Adu [2013] EWHC 4484 (Admin) (15 October 2013)

General Medical Council v Adu [2013] EWHC 4484 (Admin) (15 October 2013)

Given the seriousness of the allegations, the findings already made by the FPP, the defendant's lack of engagement, and the need to protect the public interest, it is appropriate to extend the interim suspension order for 4 months.

Citation
[2013] EWHC 4484 (Admin)
Parties
Claimant: General Medical Council; Defendant: Adu
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 October 2013
Procedural Posture
Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order / Hearing and Determination of Application
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension of Medical Practitioner, Extension of Suspension Order, Fitness to Practise, Procedural Fairness
Medical Law Administrative Law Interim Suspension of Medical Practitioner Extension of Suspension Order Fitness to Practise Procedural Fairness

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Parties

General Medical Council

Claimant

Adu

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order / Hearing and Determination of Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend the interim order of suspension against Dr Adu for a further 4 months
  2. 2 Whether service and procedural requirements were met

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the allegations, the findings already made by the FPP, the defendant's lack of engagement, and the need to protect the public interest, it is appropriate to extend the interim suspension order for 4 months.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Extension of interim suspension order for 4 months, expiring 14 February 2014
  • Costs awarded to the claimant in the sum of £1609