General Medical Council v Kealoha

General Medical Council v Kealoha

Given the serious nature of the allegations, ongoing risk to the public, reasons for delay, and limited prejudice to Dr Kealoha, it is appropriate to extend the interim suspension order.

Parties
Claimant: General Medical Council; Defendant: Dr Rick Kealoha
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 July 2012
Procedural Posture
Application Under Medical Act 1983 Section 41 A(6) and (7) / Hearing of Application to Extend Interim Suspension Order
Outcome
application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension, Fitness to Practise, Regulatory Proceedings
Medical Law Administrative Law Interim Suspension Fitness to Practise Regulatory Proceedings

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Parties

General Medical Council

Claimant

Dr Rick Kealoha

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application Under Medical Act 1983 Section 41 A(6) and (7) / Hearing of Application to Extend Interim Suspension Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend the interim suspension order against Dr Rick Kealoha under section 41A of the Medical Act 1983

Ratio Decidendi

Given the serious nature of the allegations, ongoing risk to the public, reasons for delay, and limited prejudice to Dr Kealoha, it is appropriate to extend the interim suspension order.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • The interim suspension order is extended from 12 July 2012 to 12 January 2013.