General Medical Council v Beshir

General Medical Council v Beshir

Given the seriousness of the matter, the defendant's absence and non-cooperation, and the adequacy of the claimant's application, a 12 month extension is granted and costs are awarded as claimed.

Parties
Claimant: The General Medical Council; Defendant: Beshir
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 March 2009
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Hearing of Application for Extension and Costs
Outcome
Application for extension granted; costs awarded to claimant.
Legal Topics
Extension of Proceedings, Professional Misconduct, Costs
Medical Law Administrative Law Extension of Proceedings Professional Misconduct Costs

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Parties

The General Medical Council

Claimant

Beshir

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Hearing of Application for Extension and Costs

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to grant a 12 month extension in proceedings against the defendant
  2. 2 Whether costs should be awarded to the claimant

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the matter, the defendant's absence and non-cooperation, and the adequacy of the claimant's application, a 12 month extension is granted and costs are awarded as claimed.

Court Disposition

Application for extension granted; costs awarded to claimant.

Orders

  • 12 month extension of proceedings granted
  • Costs of £3,485.50 awarded to the claimant