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

Given the nature of the allegations, the existing Risk of Sexual Harm Order, and consent from the respondent's solicitors, the extension of the interim suspension order for nine months is justified.

Parties: Claimant: Nursing and Midwifery Council; Defendant: Ian Charles Silvester
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 18 December 2014
Procedural Posture: Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order
Outcome: application granted
Legal Topics: Interim Suspension, Fitness to Practice, Public Protection

Administrative Law Professional Regulation Interim Suspension Fitness to Practice Public Protection

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Parties

Nursing and Midwifery Council

Claimant

Ian Charles Silvester

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order

Legal Issues

1 Whether an extension of the interim suspension order is necessary for public protection and in the public interest

Ratio Decidendi

Given the nature of the allegations, the existing Risk of Sexual Harm Order, and consent from the respondent's solicitors, the extension of the interim suspension order for nine months is justified.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

Extension of interim suspension order for nine months from January 2, 2015