Nursing and Mid-Wifery Council, R (on the application of) v Apara

Nursing and Mid-Wifery Council, R (on the application of) v Apara

Given the respondent's failure to cooperate with psychiatric examination and the pending disciplinary proceedings, it is appropriate and reasonable to extend the interim suspension order for 12 months.

Parties
Claimant: Nursing and Mid-wifery Council; Defendant: Eunice Maduke Apara
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 October 2009
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Application to Extend Interim Suspension Order
Outcome
application granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Interim Suspension, Fitness to Practise, Disciplinary Proceedings
Administrative Law Professional Regulation Extension of Interim Suspension Fitness to Practise Disciplinary Proceedings

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Parties

Nursing and Mid-wifery Council

Claimant

Eunice Maduke Apara

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Application to Extend Interim Suspension Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the interim suspension order against the respondent should be extended
  2. 2 Whether the respondent was properly served and given opportunity to participate

Ratio Decidendi

Given the respondent's failure to cooperate with psychiatric examination and the pending disciplinary proceedings, it is appropriate and reasonable to extend the interim suspension order for 12 months.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • Interim suspension order against the respondent extended from 26 October 2009 to 25 October 2010.
  • Respondent granted liberty to apply to vary or discharge the order on three days' written notice to the applicant.