(The Health Committee of the GMC) The GMC had decided that the registration of the appellant in the register of medical practitioners should remain suspended indefinitely as her fitness to practise had been found to be seriously impaired. She appealed.
Held: The Act limited the jurisdiction of the Council under the Act to appeals on issues of law. Nevertheless, the Council could act to prevent unfairness or injustice, and the Act should be interpreted sympathetically if need be. It was within the Board’s jurisdiction to consider whether there was any or sufficient evidence to support a material finding. However the appellant could show no such failure.
Judges:
Lord Steyn, Sir Andrew Leggatt and Sir Philip Otton
Citations:
Times 29-Mar-2002, [2002] UKPC 10
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Health Professions
Updated: 09 July 2022; Ref: scu.167740
