Nursing and Midwifery Council v Kirby

Nursing and Midwifery Council v Kirby

Given the respondent's convictions for serious offences and the ongoing regulatory process, extension of the interim suspension order is proportionate and necessary for public protection and in the public interest.

Parties
Claimant: Nursing and Midwifery Council; Defendant: Kirby
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 August 2012
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order
Outcome
application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension, Public Protection, Fitness to Practise
Professional Regulation Interim Suspension Public Protection Fitness to Practise

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Parties

Nursing and Midwifery Council

Claimant

Kirby

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend the interim suspension order against the respondent for a further 6 months under Article 31(8) of the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001

Ratio Decidendi

Given the respondent's convictions for serious offences and the ongoing regulatory process, extension of the interim suspension order is proportionate and necessary for public protection and in the public interest.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

  • Interim suspension order extended for 6 months