General Medical Council, R (on the application of) v Stevenson [2007] EWHC 2132 (Admin) (06 September 2007)

General Medical Council, R (on the application of) v Stevenson [2007] EWHC 2132 (Admin) (06 September 2007)

An extension of nine months is appropriate, balancing the need for public protection and the ongoing investigation with the respondent's mental health and the lack of evidence of investigative progress by the GMC.

Citation
[2007] EWHC 2132 (Admin)
Parties
Claimant: General Medical Council; Defendant: Dr Michael Stevenson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
06 September 2007
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Application to Extend Interim Suspension Order
Outcome
Interim suspension order extended for nine months from 7 September 2007 to 6 June 2008. No order as to costs.
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension, Fitness to Practise, Manslaughter Conviction, Professional Misconduct, Public Protection
Medical Law Administrative Law Professional Regulation Interim Suspension Fitness to Practise Manslaughter Conviction Professional Misconduct Public Protection

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Parties

General Medical Council

Claimant

Dr Michael Stevenson

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Application to Extend Interim Suspension Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the interim suspension of Dr Michael Stevenson should be extended and for what period
  2. 2 Whether the extension should be for 6, 9, or 12 months

Ratio Decidendi

An extension of nine months is appropriate, balancing the need for public protection and the ongoing investigation with the respondent's mental health and the lack of evidence of investigative progress by the GMC.

Court Disposition

Interim suspension order extended for nine months from 7 September 2007 to 6 June 2008. No order as to costs.

Orders

  • Extension of interim suspension for nine months
  • No order as to costs