General Medical Council v Imran [2013] EWHC 3117 (Admin) (11 September 2013)

It is appropriate and proportionate to extend the interim order of conditions for a further two months as sought by the General Medical Council, given the ongoing Fitness to Practise Panel hearing, the limited effect of the conditions, and the practical difficulties of further applications if the hearing is adjourned.

Citation: [2013] EWHC 3117 (Admin)
Parties: Claimant: General Medical Council; Defendant: Imran
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 11 September 2013
Procedural Posture: Application to Extend Interim Order (medical Act 1983) / Hearing of Application for Extension of Interim Order
Outcome: Application granted; costs assessed in favour of the claimant.
Legal Topics: Interim Orders, Fitness to Practise, Medical Regulation, Costs Assessment

Administrative Law Medical Law Interim Orders Fitness to Practise Medical Regulation Costs Assessment

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Parties

General Medical Council

Claimant

Imran

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application to Extend Interim Order (medical Act 1983) / Hearing of Application for Extension of Interim Order

Legal Issues

1 Whether it is appropriate to extend the interim order of conditions imposed on the defendant under the Medical Act 1983
2 Whether the extension period sought is proportionate and reasonable

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Application granted; costs assessed in favour of the claimant.

Orders

Interim order of conditions extended for two months from 20th September 2013 to 19th November 2013.
Costs assessed in favour of the General Medical Council in the sum of £1,880.40.