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

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

The extension of the interim suspension for nine months is appropriate and proportionate given the seriousness of the conviction for manslaughter, the ongoing GMC investigations, and the need for the Fitness to Practise Panel to consider all outstanding matters. The order allows for timely review by the Interim Orders Committee within two months.

Parties
Claimant: General Medical Council; Defendant: Steven James Walker
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 February 2005
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order
Outcome
Extension of interim suspension granted for nine months; no order as to costs.
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension, Fitness to Practise, Disciplinary Proceedings, Costs
Administrative Law Medical Law Interim Suspension Fitness to Practise Disciplinary Proceedings Costs

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Parties

General Medical Council

Claimant

Steven James Walker

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend the interim suspension of Dr Steven James Walker under section 41A(6) of the Medical Act 1983
  2. 2 Whether the extension is a proportionate response to the conviction and ongoing GMC proceedings
  3. 3 Whether an order for costs should be made

Ratio Decidendi

The extension of the interim suspension for nine months is appropriate and proportionate given the seriousness of the conviction for manslaughter, the ongoing GMC investigations, and the need for the Fitness to Practise Panel to consider all outstanding matters. The order allows for timely review by the Interim Orders Committee within two months.

Court Disposition

Extension of interim suspension granted for nine months; no order as to costs.

Orders

  • Interim suspension of Dr Steven James Walker extended for nine months.
  • Interim Orders Committee invited to review the suspension within two months.