General Medical Council v Paterson

General Medical Council v Paterson

Given the seriousness and complexity of the allegations, the ongoing patient review, and the concurrent police investigation, it is appropriate to extend the interim suspension for 12 months. Provision must be made for the defendant, by his Litigation Friend if appointed, to apply to vary or set aside the order within 10 days of service or appointment, due to capacity concerns.

Parties
Claimant: General Medical Council; Defendant: Paterson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 January 2013
Procedural Posture
Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order / Hearing and Judgment on Application
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension, Medical Practitioner Regulation, Capacity to Instruct Solicitor, Litigation Friend
Medical Law Administrative Law Interim Suspension Medical Practitioner Regulation Capacity to Instruct Solicitor Litigation Friend

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Parties

General Medical Council

Claimant

Paterson

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order / Hearing and Judgment on Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend the interim order of suspension against the defendant for 12 months
  2. 2 Whether to make provision for the defendant to apply to vary or set aside the order due to capacity issues

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness and complexity of the allegations, the ongoing patient review, and the concurrent police investigation, it is appropriate to extend the interim suspension for 12 months. Provision must be made for the defendant, by his Litigation Friend if appointed, to apply to vary or set aside the order within 10 days of service or appointment, due to capacity concerns.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Extension of interim order of suspension for 12 months from 4 January 2014 to 3 January 2015
  • Defendant, by his Litigation Friend if appointed, may apply to vary or set aside the order within 10 days after service of the order or appointment of a Litigation Friend, whichever is later