Social Work England v George [2023] EWHC 1056 (Admin) (04 May 2023)

Social Work England v George [2023] EWHC 1056 (Admin) (04 May 2023)

The extension of the Interim Conditions of Practice Order for 12 months is necessary and proportionate for the protection of the public and public confidence, given the seriousness of the allegations, the ongoing investigation, and the absence of any specific opposition or prejudice outweighing the public interest.

Citation
[2023] EWHC 1056 (Admin)
Parties
Claimant: Social Work England; Defendant: Calvin Stuart George
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 May 2023
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Regulatory Extension Application / Application for Extension of Interim Conditions of Practice Order
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Interim Order, Public Protection, Professional Misconduct, Procedural Fairness
Administrative Law Regulatory Law Professional Discipline Extension of Interim Order Public Protection Professional Misconduct Procedural Fairness

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Parties

Social Work England

Claimant

Calvin Stuart George

Defendant

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a 12-month extension of the Interim Conditions of Practice Order is necessary for public protection and public confidence
  2. 2 Whether the hearing should proceed in the absence of the Defendant

Ratio Decidendi

The extension of the Interim Conditions of Practice Order for 12 months is necessary and proportionate for the protection of the public and public confidence, given the seriousness of the allegations, the ongoing investigation, and the absence of any specific opposition or prejudice outweighing the public interest.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Extension of the Interim Conditions of Practice Order for 12 months to 14 May 2024
  • No order as to costs