Nursing And Midwifery Council v Binks

Nursing And Midwifery Council v Binks

The extension of the interim suspension order is granted for three months due to the respondent's consent, the necessity to protect the public, and to accommodate any unforeseen delays in the panel hearing.

Parties
Claimant: Nursing and Midwifery Council; Respondent: Binks
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 October 2014
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order
Outcome
application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension, Fitness to Practise, Procedural Fairness
Professional Regulation Interim Suspension Fitness to Practise Procedural Fairness

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Parties

Nursing and Midwifery Council

Claimant

Binks

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend the interim suspension order under Article 31(8) of the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001
  2. 2 Whether the extension is proportionate and necessary given the respondent's consent and procedural history

Ratio Decidendi

The extension of the interim suspension order is granted for three months due to the respondent's consent, the necessity to protect the public, and to accommodate any unforeseen delays in the panel hearing.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • Interim suspension order extended for three months from 31 October 2014