General Medical Council v Goslakkal

General Medical Council v Goslakkal

Given the serious allegations, supported by two independent expert reports, the extension of the interim suspension is necessary and proportionate to protect the public and patients until the Fitness to Practise hearing.

Parties
Claimant: General Medical Council; Defendant: Goslakkal
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 September 2013
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Statutory Application / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension of Medical Practitioner, Extension of Suspension, Fitness to Practise Proceedings
Medical Law Administrative Law Interim Suspension of Medical Practitioner Extension of Suspension Fitness to Practise Proceedings

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Parties

General Medical Council

Claimant

Goslakkal

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Statutory Application / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend the interim suspension of the defendant under section 41A(6) and (7) of the Medical Act 1983
  2. 2 Whether the public interest and protection of patients require continuation of suspension

Ratio Decidendi

Given the serious allegations, supported by two independent expert reports, the extension of the interim suspension is necessary and proportionate to protect the public and patients until the Fitness to Practise hearing.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Extension of interim suspension of the defendant until 6th April 2014 or until the Fitness to Practise hearing is concluded, whichever is sooner.
  • Claimant to serve a copy of the order on the defendant as previously directed.