The Nursing and Midwifery Council v Sharp [2012] EWHC 2379 (Admin) (27 July 2012)

The Nursing and Midwifery Council v Sharp [2012] EWHC 2379 (Admin) (27 July 2012)

The extension of the interim suspension order is justified due to the respondent's non-engagement, missed medical appointments, and the serious nature of the allegations, in order to protect the public and allow the process to be completed.

Citation
[2012] EWHC 2379 (Admin)
Parties
Claimant: The Nursing and Midwifery Council; Defendant: Lisa Sharp
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 July 2012
Procedural Posture
Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order / Hearing of Application for Extension
Outcome
Interim suspension order extended
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension Orders, Fitness to Practise, Medical Professional Misconduct
Administrative Law Professional Regulation Interim Suspension Orders Fitness to Practise Medical Professional Misconduct

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Parties

The Nursing and Midwifery Council

Claimant

Lisa Sharp

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order / Hearing of Application for Extension

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend the interim suspension order against the respondent under Article 31.8 of the Nursing and Midwifery Order 2001

Ratio Decidendi

The extension of the interim suspension order is justified due to the respondent's non-engagement, missed medical appointments, and the serious nature of the allegations, in order to protect the public and allow the process to be completed.

Court Disposition

Interim suspension order extended

Orders

  • Interim suspension order extended to 4:00pm on 15 May 2013
  • Respondent may apply to vary or discharge the order with seven days' written notice