Social Work England v Mohamed Sannoh

Social Work England v Mohamed Sannoh

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 Fitness to Practise Hearing for legitimate reasons, and the ongoing risk assessment. The prejudice to the Defendant is outweighed by the public interest imperatives.

Parties
Claimant: Social Work England; Defendant: Mohamed Sannoh
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 September 2024
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review (extension of Interim Order) / Application for Extension of Interim Conditions of Practice Order
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Interim Conditions of Practice Order, Fitness to Practise, Remote Hearings, Public Protection, Proportionality
Administrative Law Professional Regulation Extension of Interim Conditions of Practice Order Fitness to Practise Remote Hearings Public Protection Proportionality

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Parties

Social Work England

Claimant

Mohamed Sannoh

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review (extension of Interim Order) / Application for Extension of 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 court has power to permit remote participation from overseas
  3. 3 Whether the extension is proportionate and justified in the circumstances

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 Fitness to Practise Hearing for legitimate reasons, and the ongoing risk assessment. The prejudice to the Defendant is outweighed by the 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