Nursing and Midwifery Council v Jones [2010] EWHC 876 (Admin) (18 March 2010)

Nursing and Midwifery Council v Jones [2010] EWHC 876 (Admin) (18 March 2010)

Given the respondent's conviction for serious sexual offences in the course of his employment as a nurse, and the ongoing regulatory proceedings, it is necessary and proportionate to extend the interim order to protect the public and maintain public confidence in the profession.

Citation
[2010] EWHC 876 (Admin)
Parties
Claimant: Nursing and Midwifery Council; Defendant: Jones
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 March 2010
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Statutory Application / Application to Extend Interim Order
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Orders, Professional Misconduct, Public Protection
Administrative Law Professional Regulation Interim Orders Professional Misconduct Public Protection

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Parties

Nursing and Midwifery Council

Claimant

Jones

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Statutory Application / Application to Extend Interim Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the interim order against the respondent should be extended for a further period

Ratio Decidendi

Given the respondent's conviction for serious sexual offences in the course of his employment as a nurse, and the ongoing regulatory proceedings, it is necessary and proportionate to extend the interim order to protect the public and maintain public confidence in the profession.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Interim order extended to 4pm on 22 March 2011
  • Respondent may apply to vary or discharge the order on 3 days written notice