SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND v LEE RATHBONE
The extension is necessary and proportionate for public protection and maintaining public confidence, given the seriousness of allegations and delays beyond SWE's control.
- Parties
- Claimant: Social Work England; Defendant: Lee Rathbone
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 20 January 2022
- Procedural Posture
- Application / Interim Order Extension
- Outcome
- Application granted
- Legal Topics
- Interim Suspension Orders, Professional Regulation, Public Interest
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Parties
Social Work England
Claimant
Lee Rathbone
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Application / Interim Order Extension
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether a 9-month extension to an interim suspension order is necessary and proportionate
- 2 Whether the extension is justified for the protection of the public and public confidence
Ratio Decidendi
The extension is necessary and proportionate for public protection and maintaining public confidence, given the seriousness of allegations and delays beyond SWE's control.
Court Disposition
Application granted
Orders
- 9-month extension to interim suspension order to 27 October 2022
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