AB v Social Work England

AB v Social Work England

The Respondent was the successful party overall, having succeeded on the majority of allegations and acted reasonably in conceding others. The Appellant did not achieve a better outcome than previously offered. The Respondent's costs were subject to a 25% reduction for reasonableness and proportionality, but the general rule that costs follow the event applies. The Appellant is ordered to pay the Respondent's summarily assessed costs.

Parties
Applicant: AB; Respondent: Social Work England
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 December 2024
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Statutory Appeal / Costs Assessment Following Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Costs awarded to Respondent, summarily assessed.
Legal Topics
Costs, Summary Assessment, Fitness to Practise, Appeal Procedure
Administrative Law Professional Regulation Civil Procedure Costs Summary Assessment Fitness to Practise Appeal Procedure

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Parties

AB

Applicant

Social Work England

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Statutory Appeal / Costs Assessment Following Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Respondent is entitled to costs and in what amount following partial success on appeal
  2. 2 Whether the Appellant achieved a better outcome than previously offered by the Respondent
  3. 3 Whether the Respondent's costs are reasonable and proportionate

Ratio Decidendi

The Respondent was the successful party overall, having succeeded on the majority of allegations and acted reasonably in conceding others. The Appellant did not achieve a better outcome than previously offered. The Respondent's costs were subject to a 25% reduction for reasonableness and proportionality, but the general rule that costs follow the event applies. The Appellant is ordered to pay the Respondent's summarily assessed costs.

Court Disposition

Costs awarded to Respondent, summarily assessed.

Orders

  • The Appellant shall pay the Respondent's costs of the appeal, summarily assessed at £41,095.64, within 14 days.