Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London WC2A 2LL
B e f o r e:
MR JUSTICE CRANSTON
Between:
THE GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL
Claimant
v
BESHIR
Defendant
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Mr O Glasgow (instructed by GMC Legal) appeared on behalf of the Claimant
No Attendance and No Representation on behalf of the Defendant
J U D G M E N T
MR GLASGOW: I appear for the GMC. Dr Beshir is not here nor is he represented.
MR JUSTICE CRANSTON: He is still in Sudan as far as you know. A serious case.
MR GLASGOW: The last we heard was on 23 December when he indicated he wanted his name removed from the register and would not co-operate and would not be returning.
MR JUSTICE CRANSTON: I have read the papers. The explanation he gives for having used those prescription forms does not seem to be very strong and it's a very serious matter. So you can have the 12 month extension.
MR GLASGOW: Has my Lord seen a copy of the costs schedule in this matter?
MR JUSTICE CRANSTON: I haven't.
MR GLASGOW: Can I hand a copy up, please.
(_Handed)
(Pause)
MR JUSTICE CRANSTON: It is standard and work is done in house. I agree with that. So costs of £3,485.50.
MR GLASGOW: Thank you, my Lord.