British Medical Association v Greater Glasgow Health Board

(1989) 1 Med LR 74

HOUSE OF LORDS

Lord KEITH of Kinkel, Lord BRANDON of Oakbrook, Lord TEMPLEMAN, Lord JAUNCEY of Tullichettle, and Lord LOWRY

National Health Service — Scotland — Crown proceedings — Health board — Interim interdict granted against health board by Scottish Court of Session — Whether action against health board amounted to “proceedings against the Crown” — Whether board entitled to immunity from suit — Crown Proceedings Act 1947, sections 17(3), 21 (1); National Health Service (Scotland) Act 1978, section 2(8)