General Medical Council, R (on the application of) v Yousufuddin [2009] EWHC 1346 (Admin) (06 May 2009)

General Medical Council, R (on the application of) v Yousufuddin [2009] EWHC 1346 (Admin) (06 May 2009)

Given the ongoing criminal investigation, the risk to public safety, and the need to maintain public confidence in the medical profession, it is appropriate to extend the interim suspension order for a further 12 months. The claimant is entitled to a summary assessment of costs, as the statement of costs was...

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Citation
[2009] EWHC 1346 (Admin)
Parties
Claimant: The Queen on the application of the General Medical Council; Defendant: Dr Shaik Yousufuddin
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
06 May 2009
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order / Hearing of Application for Extension and Costs Order
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension of Medical Practitioner, Extension of Interim Orders, Public Protection, Summary Assessment of Costs
Administrative Law Medical Law Interim Suspension of Medical Practitioner Extension of Interim Orders Public Protection Summary Assessment of Costs

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Parties

The Queen on the application of the General Medical Council

Claimant

Dr Shaik Yousufuddin

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order / Hearing of Application for Extension and Costs Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the interim suspension order against the defendant's registration as a medical practitioner should be extended for a further 12 months
  2. 2 Whether the claimant is entitled to a summary assessment of costs

Ratio Decidendi

Given the ongoing criminal investigation, the risk to public safety, and the need to maintain public confidence in the medical profession, it is appropriate to extend the interim suspension order for a further 12 months. The claimant is entitled to a summary assessment of costs, as the statement of costs was properly served and the amount claimed is reasonable.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • The interim suspension order on the defendant's registration as a medical practitioner is extended for a further 12 months to expire on 11th May 2010.
  • The defendant is to pay the claimant's costs of the application, summarily assessed at £3,325.50 inclusive of VAT.