Social Work England v Anna Waugh

Social Work England v Anna Waugh

It is necessary and proportionate for the protection of the public and to preserve public confidence that the interim suspension order continue while regulatory proceedings are ongoing, but a 7 month extension (not 9 months) is justified given the circumstances and delays.

Parties
Claimant: Social Work England; Defendant: Anna Waugh
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 June 2021
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Regulatory Extension / Application for Extension of Interim Order
Outcome
Application granted in part
Legal Topics
Extension of Interim Suspension Order, Professional Regulation, Social Worker Fitness to Practise
Administrative Law Regulatory Law Extension of Interim Suspension Order Professional Regulation Social Worker Fitness to Practise

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Parties

Social Work England

Claimant

Anna Waugh

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Regulatory Extension / Application for Extension of Interim Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend the interim suspension order against the defendant social worker
  2. 2 Whether the extension is necessary and proportionate for public protection and public interest

Ratio Decidendi

It is necessary and proportionate for the protection of the public and to preserve public confidence that the interim suspension order continue while regulatory proceedings are ongoing, but a 7 month extension (not 9 months) is justified given the circumstances and delays.

Court Disposition

Application granted in part

Orders

  • Interim suspension order extended for 7 months to 22 January 2022
  • No order as to costs