Social Work England v Sannoh [2023] EWHC 1041 (Admin) (03 May 2023)

Social Work England v Sannoh [2023] EWHC 1041 (Admin) (03 May 2023)

It is necessary and proportionate to extend the iCOPO for 9 months to 8 February 2024 to protect the public and maintain public confidence, given the seriousness of the allegations, the adjournment of the substantive hearing for good reason, and the ongoing risk, with the prejudice to the defendant outweighed by public interest imperatives.

Citation
[2023] EWHC 1041 (Admin)
Parties
Claimant: Social Work England; Defendant: Mohamed Sannoh
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 May 2023
Procedural Posture
Administrative Court Application for Extension of Interim Order / Hearing and Judgment on Application to Extend Interim Conditions of Practice Order
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Interim Conditions of Practice Order, Fitness to Practise, Remote Hearings, Procedural Fairness
Administrative Law Professional Regulation Extension of Interim Conditions of Practice Order Fitness to Practise Remote Hearings Procedural Fairness

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Parties

Social Work England

Claimant

Mohamed Sannoh

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Administrative Court Application for Extension of Interim Order / Hearing and Judgment on Application to Extend Interim Conditions of Practice Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether it is necessary to extend the Interim Conditions of Practice Order (iCOPO) for a further 9 months
  2. 2 Whether the extension is proportionate and justified for the protection of the public and public confidence
  3. 3 Whether the absence of the defendant and remote participation from overseas affect the fairness of proceedings

Ratio Decidendi

It is necessary and proportionate to extend the iCOPO for 9 months to 8 February 2024 to protect the public and maintain public confidence, given the seriousness of the allegations, the adjournment of the substantive hearing for good reason, and the ongoing risk, with the prejudice to the defendant outweighed by public interest imperatives.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Interim Conditions of Practice Order extended for 9 months to 8 February 2024
  • No order as to costs