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

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

The Panel was entitled to refuse the adjournment as no persuasive evidence was provided; the decision to impose conditions was justified by the evidence; the appeal was out of time and had no substantial merit; costs should follow the event.

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Parties
Claimant: Sian Mair Caiach; Defendant: General Medical Council
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 November 2005
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review/statutory Appeal / Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; application for extension of time refused; costs awarded to GMC.
Legal Topics
Fitness to Practise, Professional Regulation, Adjournment of Proceedings, Costs Orders
Administrative Law Medical Law Fitness to Practise Professional Regulation Adjournment of Proceedings Costs Orders

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Parties

Sian Mair Caiach

Claimant

General Medical Council

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review/statutory Appeal / Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Fitness to Practise Panel erred in refusing an adjournment
  2. 2 Whether the Panel's decision to impose conditions on registration was justified
  3. 3 Whether the appeal was out of time and if extension should be granted

Ratio Decidendi

The Panel was entitled to refuse the adjournment as no persuasive evidence was provided; the decision to impose conditions was justified by the evidence; the appeal was out of time and had no substantial merit; costs should follow the event.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; application for extension of time refused; costs awarded to GMC.

Orders

  • Application for extension of time refused
  • Appeal dismissed