The Nursing and Midwifery Council v Sharp

The Nursing and Midwifery Council v Sharp

The extension of the interim suspension order is warranted due to the respondent's failure to engage and the serious nature of the allegations, in order to protect the public and facilitate completion of the process.

Parties
Claimant: The Nursing and Midwifery Council; Defendant: Lisa Sharp
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 July 2012
Procedural Posture
Application / Interim Order Extension
Outcome
interim suspension order extended
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension, Medical Assessment, Non Engagement
Professional Regulation Health Law Interim Suspension Medical Assessment Non Engagement

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Parties

The Nursing and Midwifery Council

Claimant

Lisa Sharp

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application / Interim Order Extension

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the interim suspension order should be extended
  2. 2 Whether the respondent's non-engagement justifies prolongation of the order

Ratio Decidendi

The extension of the interim suspension order is warranted due to the respondent's failure to engage and the serious nature of the allegations, in order to protect the public and facilitate completion of the process.

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.