General Medical Council (GMC) v Mantides [2013] EWHC 525 (Admin) (25 January 2013)

General Medical Council (GMC) v Mantides [2013] EWHC 525 (Admin) (25 January 2013)

Given the grave nature of the allegations, the damning assessment of the defendant'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.

Citation
[2013] EWHC 525 (Admin)
Parties
Claimant: GMC; Defendant: Dr. Mantides
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 January 2013
Procedural Posture
Application Under Medical Act 1983 S.41 a for Extension of Interim Order / Hearing for Extension of Interim Suspension Order
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension of Medical Practitioner, Fitness to Practise, Extension of Interim Orders, Procedural Fairness
Medical Law Administrative Law Interim Suspension of Medical Practitioner Fitness to Practise Extension of Interim Orders Procedural Fairness

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Parties

GMC

Claimant

Dr. Mantides

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application Under Medical Act 1983 S.41 a for Extension of Interim Order / Hearing 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 s.41A Medical Act 1983
  2. 2 Whether the previous proceedings were a nullity due to fraudulent consent order

Ratio Decidendi

Given the grave nature of the allegations, the damning assessment of the defendant'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 the GMC in the sum of £1,491