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

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

The extension of the interim suspension order is justified and appropriate for six months, given the seriousness of the allegations, the need to protect the public, and the anticipated date of the substantive hearing.

Parties
Claimant: Nursing and Midwifery Council; Defendant: Ikejiaku
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
Extension of Interim Suspension Order, Fitness to Practice, Public Protection
Administrative Law Professional Regulation Extension of Interim Suspension Order Fitness to Practice Public Protection

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Parties

Nursing and Midwifery Council

Claimant

Ikejiaku

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an extension of the interim suspension order is necessary for the protection of the public and in the public interest
  2. 2 Whether the length of the extension is appropriate given the anticipated hearing date

Ratio Decidendi

The extension of the interim suspension order is justified and appropriate for six months, given the seriousness of the allegations, the need to protect the public, and the anticipated date of the substantive hearing.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • Extension of interim suspension order for six months from September 27, 2014