Colman v General Medical Council

(1989) 1 Med LR 23

QUEEN'S BENCH DIVISION, DIVISIONAL COURT

Lord Justice MANN, and Mr Justice AULD

General Medical Council — Professional conduct — Statutory powers — Restriction on press advertising — Decision by GMC advising medical practitioner that advertisement of his services in local press could expose him to professional disciplinary proceedings — Restriction on advertising in “Blue Book” — Whether decision and restriction ultra vires — GMC's advisory role