General Medical Council, R (on the application of) v Yousufuddin

General Medical Council, R (on the application of) v Yousufuddin

The extension of the interim suspension order is appropriate and necessary to protect the public interest and maintain public confidence in the medical profession while the criminal investigation remains unresolved and the defendant is outside the jurisdiction.

Parties
Claimant: The General Medical Council; Defendant: Dr Shaik Yousufuddin
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
06 May 2009
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review Application / Hearing of Application to Extend Interim Suspension Order
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension of Medical Practitioner, Extension of Interim Orders, Costs in Judicial Review
Administrative Law Medical Law Interim Suspension of Medical Practitioner Extension of Interim Orders Costs in Judicial Review

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Parties

The General Medical Council

Claimant

Dr Shaik Yousufuddin

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review Application / Hearing of Application to Extend Interim Suspension Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the interim order of suspension 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 costs of the application

Ratio Decidendi

The extension of the interim suspension order is appropriate and necessary to protect the public interest and maintain public confidence in the medical profession while the criminal investigation remains unresolved and the defendant is outside the jurisdiction.

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.
  • The defendant is to pay the claimant's costs of this application, summarily assessed at £3,325.50 inclusive of VAT.