General Medical Council (GMC) v Mantides

General Medical Council (GMC) v Mantides

Given the grave nature of the allegations, the damning assessment of the doctor's competence, and the risk to patients, it is appropriate and necessary to extend the interim suspension order for five months to protect the public and serve the public interest.

Parties
Claimant: GMC; Defendant: Dr. Mantides
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 January 2013
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Statutory Application / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension, Fitness to Practise, Abuse of Process, Costs
Medical Law Administrative Law Interim Suspension Fitness to Practise Abuse of Process Costs

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Parties

GMC

Claimant

Dr. Mantides

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Statutory Application / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the interim suspension order against Dr. Mantides should be extended for five months under Section 41A of the Medical Act 1983
  2. 2 Whether the previous order was a nullity due to fraudulent consent
  3. 3 Whether the public interest and protection require continued suspension

Ratio Decidendi

Given the grave nature of the allegations, the damning assessment of the doctor's competence, and the risk to patients, it is appropriate and necessary to extend the interim suspension order for five months to protect the public and serve the public interest.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Interim suspension order against Dr. Mantides extended for five months from 27 January 2013 to 26 June 2013
  • Costs summarily assessed and awarded to GMC in the sum of £1,491