Social Work England v Emma Louise Dean

Social Work England v Emma Louise Dean

The court found that an extension of the interim suspension order was necessary and proportionate for public protection and public interest, but only for 8 months rather than the 18 months sought, given the lack of progress in the proceedings and the need for proper case management.

Parties
Claimant: Social Work England; Defendant: Emma Louise Dean
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Regulatory Extension / Application to Extend Interim Suspension Order
Outcome
Interim suspension order extended for 8 months; application for 18-month extension refused.
Legal Topics
Extension of Interim Suspension Order, Social Worker Registration, Public Protection, Voluntary Removal From Register
Administrative Law Regulatory Law Extension of Interim Suspension Order Social Worker Registration Public Protection Voluntary Removal From Register

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Parties

Social Work England

Claimant

Emma Louise Dean

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Regulatory Extension / Application to Extend Interim Suspension Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend the interim suspension order against the defendant
  2. 2 Appropriate duration for any extension of the order
  3. 3 Whether the ongoing proceedings and ISO are justified given the defendant's retirement and health

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that an extension of the interim suspension order was necessary and proportionate for public protection and public interest, but only for 8 months rather than the 18 months sought, given the lack of progress in the proceedings and the need for proper case management.

Court Disposition

Interim suspension order extended for 8 months; application for 18-month extension refused.

Orders

  • The Interim Order made on 27 July 2021 and extended on 18 January 2023, due to expire on 25 October 2023, is extended by 8 months until 24 June 2024.
  • The Interim Order shall be reviewed in accordance with Schedule 2 Part 4 Paragraph 14(1) to the Social Workers Regulations 2018.