Social Work England v Deanna Gregory

Social Work England v Deanna Gregory

The extension of the interim suspension order is justified due to the seriousness of the allegations, ongoing risk to the public, lack of engagement or remediation by the defendant, and reasonable progress by the claimant in investigating the case.

Parties
Claimant: Social Work England; Defendant: Deanna Gregory
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 May 2025
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Application to Extend Interim Suspension Order
Outcome
application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension, Professional Standards, Public Protection, Open Justice, Court File Access
Regulatory Law Administrative Law Interim Suspension Professional Standards Public Protection Open Justice Court File Access

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Parties

Social Work England

Claimant

Deanna Gregory

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Application to Extend Interim Suspension Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend an interim suspension order against a social worker under Social Worker Regulations 2018
  2. 2 Whether to restrict access to the court file under CPR 5.4C

Ratio Decidendi

The extension of the interim suspension order is justified due to the seriousness of the allegations, ongoing risk to the public, lack of engagement or remediation by the defendant, and reasonable progress by the claimant in investigating the case.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • Interim suspension order extended until 30 November 2026.
  • Access to court file restricted under CPR 5.4C: applications for access to documents other than claim form or judgment/order must be made on 14 days’ notice to the parties.