General Medical Council v Bonhoeffer [2012] EWHC 2078 (Admin) (28 June 2012)

Given the grave nature of the allegations, the risk to patients, the progress of the investigation, and the imminent hearing, it is appropriate to extend the interim suspension order for five months.

Citation: [2012] EWHC 2078 (Admin)
Parties: Claimant: General Medical Council; Defendant: Bonhoeffer
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 28 June 2012
Procedural Posture: Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order / Hearing of Application for Extension
Outcome: application granted
Legal Topics: Interim Suspension, Fitness to Practise, Disciplinary Proceedings, Extension of Suspension Order

Medical Law Administrative Law Professional Regulation Interim Suspension Fitness to Practise Disciplinary Proceedings Extension of Suspension Order

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Parties

General Medical Council

Claimant

Bonhoeffer

Defendant

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

1 Whether the interim suspension order against the defendant should be extended by five months under section 41(a)(6) and (7) of the Medical Act 1983.

Ratio Decidendi

Given the grave nature of the allegations, the risk to patients, the progress of the investigation, and the imminent hearing, it is appropriate to extend the interim suspension order for five months.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

Interim suspension order extended by five months from 30 June 2012 to 29 November 2012.