Nursing and Midwifery Council, R (on the application of) v Cottingham

Nursing and Midwifery Council, R (on the application of) v Cottingham

Extension of the interim suspension order is necessary and proportionate for public protection, public interest, and registrant's own interest, given ongoing serious concerns about risk to patient safety and unresolved health issues.

Parties
Claimant: Nursing and Midwifery Council; Defendant: Cottingham
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 February 2013
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order
Outcome
application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension, Fitness to Practice, Public Protection, Alcohol Misuse
Regulatory Law Health Law Interim Suspension Fitness to Practice Public Protection Alcohol Misuse

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Parties

Nursing and Midwifery Council

Claimant

Cottingham

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether extension of interim suspension order is necessary for public protection, public interest, or registrant's interest
  2. 2 Whether service of notice was valid and effective

Ratio Decidendi

Extension of the interim suspension order is necessary and proportionate for public protection, public interest, and registrant's own interest, given ongoing serious concerns about risk to patient safety and unresolved health issues.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • Extension of interim suspension order for eight months from 24 February 2013 to 21 October 2013
  • No order as to costs