General Medical Council v Adu

General Medical Council v Adu

Given the seriousness of the allegations, the findings of the FPP, the lack of engagement by the defendant, and the public interest, the court granted a 4-month extension of the interim suspension order and awarded costs to the GMC.

Parties
Claimant: General Medical Council; Defendant: Dr Coffey 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, Fitness to Practise, Public Interest, Costs
Medical Law Administrative Law Interim Suspension Fitness to Practise Public Interest Costs

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Parties

General Medical Council

Claimant

Dr Coffey 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 requirements were met and time for service should be abridged
  3. 3 Whether costs should be awarded

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the allegations, the findings of the FPP, the lack of engagement by the defendant, and the public interest, the court granted a 4-month extension of the interim suspension order and awarded costs to the GMC.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

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