The Nursing and Midwifery Council, R (on the application of) v Ikejiaku [2014] EWHC 4430 (Admin) (18 December 2014)

The Nursing and Midwifery Council, R (on the application of) v Ikejiaku [2014] EWHC 4430 (Admin) (18 December 2014)

The extension of the interim suspension order is justified due to serious concerns regarding the defendant's competence, the need for a substantive hearing, and the anticipated difficulties in arranging witness attendance, making a six-month extension appropriate.

Citation
[2014] EWHC 4430 (Admin)
Parties
Claimant: The 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
Interim Suspension Order, Fitness to Practise, Public Protection
Administrative Law Professional Regulation Interim Suspension Order Fitness to Practise Public Protection

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Parties

The 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 against the defendant is justified and necessary for public protection and in the public interest

Ratio Decidendi

The extension of the interim suspension order is justified due to serious concerns regarding the defendant's competence, the need for a substantive hearing, and the anticipated difficulties in arranging witness attendance, making a six-month extension appropriate.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • Extension of the interim suspension order against the defendant for six months from September 27, 2014.