Nursing and Midwifery Council v Jones

Nursing and Midwifery Council v Jones

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.

Parties
Claimant: Nursing and Midwifery Council; Defendant: Jones
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 March 2010
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Application to Extend Interim Order
Outcome
application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Orders, Public Protection, Professional Misconduct
Professional Regulation Criminal Law Interim Orders Public Protection Professional Misconduct

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Parties

Nursing and Midwifery Council

Claimant

Jones

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Application to Extend Interim Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the interim order against the respondent should be extended for a further period
  2. 2 Whether the extension is necessary for the protection of the public and in the public interest

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.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • The interim order is extended to 4pm on 22 March 2011.
  • The respondent may apply to vary or discharge the order on 3 days written notice.