SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND v JOSEPH ESSIFUL

SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND v JOSEPH ESSIFUL

The extension of the interim suspension order for twelve months is necessary and justified for imperative public protection and public interest reasons, given the gravity of the defendant's convictions, ongoing risks, and the justified delays in proceedings due to the defendant's circumstances.

Parties
Claimant: Social Work England; Defendant: Joseph Essiful
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 May 2022
Procedural Posture
Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order / Hearing and Judgment on Application
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension Order, Extension of Suspension, Social Workers Regulations 2018, Public Protection, Professional Misconduct

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Parties

Social Work England

Claimant

Joseph Essiful

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order / Hearing and Judgment on Application

  1. 1 Whether the extension of the interim suspension order is necessary for the protection of the public or in the public interest
  2. 2 Whether the procedural requirements for notification and participation were met

Ratio Decidendi

The extension of the interim suspension order for twelve months is necessary and justified for imperative public protection and public interest reasons, given the gravity of the defendant's convictions, ongoing risks, and the justified delays in proceedings due to the defendant's circumstances.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Extension of the interim suspension order for twelve months to 21 May 2023
  • Liberty to apply provision included in the order