Social Work England v Althea Larman
The extension of the interim conditions of practice order is justified due to the seriousness of allegations, ongoing risk to vulnerable service users, lack of mitigation, and delays not attributable to the Claimant. The prejudice to the Defendant is outweighed by the need to protect the public.
- Parties
- Claimant: Social Work England; Defendant: Althea Larman
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 05 September 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Judicial Review / Application to Extend Interim Order
- Outcome
- Application granted
- Legal Topics
- Interim Orders, Professional Regulation, Safeguarding, Open Justice, Privacy
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Parties
Social Work England
Claimant
Althea Larman
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Application to Extend Interim Order
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether to extend an interim conditions of practice order against the Defendant
- 2 Whether the criteria for extension under the Social Worker Regulations 2018 are met
- 3 Balancing open justice with privacy and protection of vulnerable parties
Ratio Decidendi
The extension of the interim conditions of practice order is justified due to the seriousness of allegations, ongoing risk to vulnerable service users, lack of mitigation, and delays not attributable to the Claimant. The prejudice to the Defendant is outweighed by the need to protect the public.
Court Disposition
Application granted
Orders
- Interim conditions of practice order extended to 15 February 2026
- Any non-party application under CPR 5.4C for documents other than claim form, judgment or order must be made on 14 days’ notice to the parties
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