Nursing and Midwifery Council v Millson

The suspension order should be extended, but only until the end of July, to protect the public and patients, given the seriousness of the allegation and delays not attributable to the Council.

Parties: Claimant: Nursing and Midwifery Council; Defendant: Millson
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 14 May 2013
Procedural Posture: Application / Extension of Suspension Order
Outcome: suspension order extended until end of July
Legal Topics: Suspension Order, Professional Misconduct, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard

Professional Discipline Health Law Suspension Order Professional Misconduct Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard

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Parties

Nursing and Midwifery Council

Claimant

Millson

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application / Extension of Suspension Order

Legal Issues

1 Whether to extend the suspension order pending disciplinary proceedings
2 Assessment of gravity of allegations and risk to patients
3 Consideration of delay and prejudice to respondent

Ratio Decidendi

The suspension order should be extended, but only until the end of July, to protect the public and patients, given the seriousness of the allegation and delays not attributable to the Council.

Court Disposition

suspension order extended until end of July

Orders

Suspension order extended until end of July 2013
No order as to costs