General Medical Council v Makki

General Medical Council v Makki

There is a small risk to the public and minimal impact on the doctor; the extension is justified due to ongoing proceedings and the need for notification conditions. It was unreasonable for Dr Makki to oppose the order, so costs for the hearing are awarded.

Parties
Claimant: General Medical Council; Defendant: Makki
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
01 October 2014
Procedural Posture
Application / Interim Order Extension Hearing
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Orders, Fitness to Practise, Costs
Medical Law Administrative Law Interim Orders Fitness to Practise Costs

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Parties

General Medical Council

Claimant

Makki

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application / Interim Order Extension Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the interim conditions imposed on Dr Makki should be extended
  2. 2 Whether costs should be awarded against Dr Makki for opposing the application

Ratio Decidendi

There is a small risk to the public and minimal impact on the doctor; the extension is justified due to ongoing proceedings and the need for notification conditions. It was unreasonable for Dr Makki to oppose the order, so costs for the hearing are awarded.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Interim conditions extended until 19th December 2014
  • Costs of £1,477.10 assessed and awarded against Dr Makki