General Medical Council v Haque [2013] EWHC 3115 (Admin) (11 September 2013)

General Medical Council v Haque [2013] EWHC 3115 (Admin) (11 September 2013)

The extension of the interim suspension is necessary and proportionate given the serious and repeated failures in the defendant's practice, the ongoing investigation, and the need to protect the public. Service was properly effected, and the costs claimed are reasonable and proportionate.

Citation
[2013] EWHC 3115 (Admin)
Parties
Claimant: General Medical Council; Defendant: Haque
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 September 2013
Procedural Posture
Application to Extend Interim Suspension Order / Hearing and Judgment on Extension of Interim Order
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension, Fitness to Practise, Costs Assessment
Administrative Law Medical Law Interim Suspension Fitness to Practise Costs Assessment

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Parties

General Medical Council

Claimant

Haque

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application to Extend Interim Suspension Order / Hearing and Judgment on Extension of Interim Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether service of the application and evidence was properly effected on the defendant
  2. 2 Whether it is necessary and proportionate to extend the interim suspension order
  3. 3 Whether the extension should be for the period sought by the claimant

Ratio Decidendi

The extension of the interim suspension is necessary and proportionate given the serious and repeated failures in the defendant's practice, the ongoing investigation, and the need to protect the public. Service was properly effected, and the costs claimed are reasonable and proportionate.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Interim order of suspension extended for 9 months, expiring 12 June 2014
  • Defendant to pay assessed costs of £1,835.50