General Medical Council v Beshir [2009] EWHC 531 (Admin) (02 March 2009)

General Medical Council v Beshir [2009] EWHC 531 (Admin) (02 March 2009)

Given the seriousness of the matter and the defendant's lack of cooperation, a 12 month extension is justified. Costs are awarded as claimed due to the standard nature of the work and in-house handling.

Citation
[2009] EWHC 531 (Admin)
Parties
Claimant: THE GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL; Defendant: BESHIR
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 March 2009
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Application for Extension and Costs
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Time, Medical Practitioner Registration, Costs
Administrative Law Medical Law Extension of Time Medical Practitioner Registration Costs

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Parties

THE GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL

Claimant

BESHIR

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Application for Extension and Costs

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to grant a 12 month extension for proceedings against the defendant
  2. 2 Whether to award costs to the claimant

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the matter and the defendant's lack of cooperation, a 12 month extension is justified. Costs are awarded as claimed due to the standard nature of the work and in-house handling.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

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