Read the full judgment text of CACV 000326/2007 on BabelCite. This Court of Appeal judgment was delivered on 8 October 2008 before Rogers VP, Suffiad J, Barma J.
Professional misconduct – dishonest receipt issued by doctor – scheme to defraud insurance company – Medical Council found misconduct and ordered 9-month removal – appeal against finding abandoned – appeal against sentence – whether sentence manifestly excessive – Court of Appeal held 9 months manifestly excessive – sentence reduced to 4 months – order nisi of costs in favour of appellant – comparison with other penalties – Preiss v General Dental Council [2001] 1 WLR 1926 considered.
Legal issues: Appeal against sentence - whether 9-month suspension manifestly excessive
Outcome: Appeal against sentence allowed; suspension reduced from nine months to four months.