General Medical Council, R (on the application of) v Jena

The extension of the interim suspension order is justified due to the adjournment of disciplinary proceedings and Dr Jena's imprisonment, with his rights protected by granting liberty to apply to discharge the order within a specified period.

Parties: Claimant: General Medical Council; Defendant: Dr Jena
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 02 November 2005
Procedural Posture: Judicial Review Application / Interim Order Extension Hearing
Outcome: Interim suspension order extended for 12 months with liberty to apply to discharge within three months on 14 days' notice.
Legal Topics: Interim Suspension, Disciplinary Proceedings, Extension of Suspension Order

Administrative Law Medical Law Interim Suspension Disciplinary Proceedings Extension of Suspension Order

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Parties

General Medical Council

Claimant

Dr Jena

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review Application / Interim Order Extension Hearing

Legal Issues

1 Whether to extend the interim suspension order against Dr Jena for a further 12 months
2 Whether Dr Jena's rights are adequately protected in his absence

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Interim suspension order extended for 12 months with liberty to apply to discharge within three months on 14 days' notice.

Orders

Interim suspension order extended to 12 November 2006.
Defendant granted liberty to apply to discharge the order on 14 days' notice within three months.