General Medical Council, R (on the application of) v Crate [2006] EWHC 2080 (Admin) (27 July 2006)

General Medical Council, R (on the application of) v Crate [2006] EWHC 2080 (Admin) (27 July 2006)

The court granted an extension of the interim order until 5 April 2007 (Easter), determining this as a final extension except in exceptional circumstances. The extension was shorter than the 12 months sought by the GMC, reflecting the need to balance public protection with the significant impact on Dr Crate, and to...

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Citation
[2006] EWHC 2080 (Admin)
Parties
Claimant: General Medical Council; Defendant: Dr Ian Duncan Crate
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 July 2006
Procedural Posture
Application for Extension of Interim Order / Hearing and Ruling on Extension
Outcome
Interim order extended until 5 April 2007; no order as to costs.
Legal Topics
Interim Orders, Fitness to Practise, Extension of Orders, Costs
Administrative Law Medical Law Interim Orders Fitness to Practise Extension of Orders Costs

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Parties

General Medical Council

Claimant

Dr Ian Duncan Crate

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application for Extension of Interim Order / Hearing and Ruling on Extension

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the interim order against Dr Crate should be extended and for how long
  2. 2 Whether costs should be awarded to either party

Ratio Decidendi

The court granted an extension of the interim order until 5 April 2007 (Easter), determining this as a final extension except in exceptional circumstances. The extension was shorter than the 12 months sought by the GMC, reflecting the need to balance public protection with the significant impact on Dr Crate, and to ensure the matter is resolved expeditiously.

Court Disposition

Interim order extended until 5 April 2007; no order as to costs.

Orders

  • Extension of interim order against Dr Crate until 5 April 2007
  • No order as to costs