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

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

Given the defendant's ongoing health issues and inability to attend consultations, it is appropriate and inevitable to extend the interim suspension order to protect the public and maintain professional standards.

Parties
Claimant: General Medical Council; Defendant: Kemm
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 January 2006
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Application to Extend Interim Suspension Order
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension, Medical Registration, Health Impairment
Administrative Law Medical Law Interim Suspension Medical Registration Health Impairment

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Parties

General Medical Council

Claimant

Kemm

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Application to Extend Interim Suspension Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend the interim suspension order on the defendant doctor's registration due to health concerns

Ratio Decidendi

Given the defendant's ongoing health issues and inability to attend consultations, it is appropriate and inevitable to extend the interim suspension order to protect the public and maintain professional standards.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Interim suspension order on the defendant's registration extended for 12 months, expiring on 12th January 2007