The BMA sought judicial review of the decision of the GMC to withdraw a concession to practitioners above the national retirement age forgiving them annual registration fees.
Held: The policy had become unlawful with the anti-age discrimination regulations. There could be no legitimate expectation that an unlawful policy would continue.
Judges:
Burnett J
Citations:
[2008] EWHC 2602 (Admin), Times 19-Jan-2009
Links:
Statutes:
Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 (SI 2006 No 1031)
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Health Professions
Updated: 20 August 2022; Ref: scu.277924