Londonderry doctor Anne McCloskey, who was suspended following comments about Covid-19 vaccinations, has told the High Court she is the victim of a conspiracy
A Londonderry doctor who was suspended following comments about the Covid-19 vaccination has told the High Court she is the victim of a conspiracy to prevent her from working.The General Medical Council wants to extend her suspension.At the court in Belfast on Monday, she said others within the medical profession and government agents have schemed against her.
In August 2021 Dr McCloskey expressed concerns in a social-media video about young people taking Covid vaccinations.The GMC is now seeking to have the restrictions extended pending the completion of all relevant investigations. Dr McCloskey, who is representing herself, told the High Court more than 20,000 people have signed an online petition to have her reinstated."I have not had fairness or justice. There is just this word 'misinformation' and that I'm a danger to patients," she said.
Mr Justice Rooney adjourned proceeding until later this week. More time was needed to examine all relevant legal papers, he said.
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