General Medical Council v Adekola [2013] EWHC 701 (Admin) (20 February 2013)

General Medical Council v Adekola [2013] EWHC 701 (Admin) (20 February 2013)

Given the seriousness and collective gravity of the allegations against Dr Adekola, the need to protect the public, and the reasonable expedition of the GMC's proceedings, an extension of nine months to the interim order of conditions is justified. The court is not satisfied that it should vary the conditions at this stage, and the GMC is entitled to its costs, summarily assessed.

Citation
[2013] EWHC 701 (Admin)
Parties
Claimant: General Medical Council; Defendant: Dr Rapinder Adekola
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 February 2013
Procedural Posture
Application for Extension of Interim Order (medical Act 1983, S.41 A) / Hearing of Application for Extension of Interim Order of Conditions
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Orders, Fitness to Practise, Extension of Interim Conditions, Costs, Professional Misconduct
Administrative Law Medical Law Professional Regulation Interim Orders Fitness to Practise Extension of Interim Conditions Costs Professional Misconduct

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Parties

General Medical Council

Claimant

Dr Rapinder Adekola

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application for Extension of Interim Order (medical Act 1983, S.41 A) / Hearing of Application for Extension of Interim Order of Conditions

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an extension of the interim order of conditions against Dr Adekola is justified under s.41A(6) of the Medical Act 1983
  2. 2 Whether the court should vary the conditions of the interim order
  3. 3 Whether costs should be awarded to the GMC

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness and collective gravity of the allegations against Dr Adekola, the need to protect the public, and the reasonable expedition of the GMC's proceedings, an extension of nine months to the interim order of conditions is justified. The court is not satisfied that it should vary the conditions at this stage, and the GMC is entitled to its costs, summarily assessed.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Extension of interim order of conditions for nine months until 27 November 2013
  • Costs summarily assessed at £1,090.80 to be paid by Dr Adekola, subject to legal aid provisions