Social Work England v Rose [2023] EWHC 992 (Admin) (28 April 2023)

Social Work England v Rose [2023] EWHC 992 (Admin) (28 April 2023)

It is necessary and proportionate to extend the interim conditions of practice order for 12 months to protect the public and maintain public confidence, given the seriousness of the allegations, the ongoing investigation, and the need for due process. The prejudice to the practitioner is outweighed by the public interest in continuing the order.

Citation
[2023] EWHC 992 (Admin)
Parties
Claimant: Social Work England; Defendant: Kimberley-Ann Rose
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 April 2023
Procedural Posture
Application for Extension of Interim Order / Hearing of Application for Extension of Interim Conditions of Practice Order
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Interim Order, Conditions of Practice, Social Worker Regulation, Public Protection, Procedural Fairness
Administrative Law Professional Regulation Extension of Interim Order Conditions of Practice Social Worker Regulation Public Protection Procedural Fairness

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Parties

Social Work England

Claimant

Kimberley-Ann Rose

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application for Extension of Interim Order / Hearing of Application for Extension of Interim Conditions of Practice Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether it is necessary to extend the interim conditions of practice order for the protection of the public and public confidence
  2. 2 Whether the prejudice to the practitioner outweighs the need for public protection
  3. 3 Whether the duration of the extension sought is proportionate

Ratio Decidendi

It is necessary and proportionate to extend the interim conditions of practice order for 12 months to protect the public and maintain public confidence, given the seriousness of the allegations, the ongoing investigation, and the need for due process. The prejudice to the practitioner is outweighed by the public interest in continuing the order.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Extension of interim conditions of practice order for 12 months to 30 April 2024