General Medical Council, R (on the application of) v Barton

The interim suspension is extended for 12 months with a liberty to apply clause, and no order as to costs is made against the defendant due to the circumstances and justice of the case.

Parties: Claimant: General Medical Council; Defendant: Barton
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 15 January 2008
Procedural Posture: Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension
Outcome: application granted
Legal Topics: Interim Suspension, Liberty to Apply, Costs

Administrative Law Professional Regulation Interim Suspension Liberty to Apply Costs

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Parties

General Medical Council

Claimant

Barton

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension

Legal Issues

1 Should the interim suspension of Dr Barton be extended for a further 12 months?
2 Should a liberty to apply clause be included in the order?
3 Should costs be awarded against the defendant?

Ratio Decidendi

The interim suspension is extended for 12 months with a liberty to apply clause, and no order as to costs is made against the defendant due to the circumstances and justice of the case.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

interim suspension extended for 12 months
liberty to apply clause included