Nursing & Midwifery Council, R (on the application of) v Holcroft

Nursing & Midwifery Council, R (on the application of) v Holcroft

Given the seriousness of the allegation, the risk of significant harm to patients, and the undermining of public trust in the medical profession, it is appropriate to extend the interim suspension order. There is no evidence of hardship to the respondent and procedural requirements have been met.

Parties
Claimant: Nursing and Midwifery Council; Defendant: Holcroft
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 July 2010
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order
Outcome
application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension, Public Protection, Professional Misconduct
Administrative Law Professional Regulation Interim Suspension Public Protection Professional Misconduct

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Parties

Nursing and Midwifery Council

Claimant

Holcroft

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend the interim suspension order against the respondent under Article 31(8) of the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the allegation, the risk of significant harm to patients, and the undermining of public trust in the medical profession, it is appropriate to extend the interim suspension order. There is no evidence of hardship to the respondent and procedural requirements have been met.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • Extension of the interim suspension order for 9 months