Nursing and Midwifery Council v Njie

The extension is granted because it is in the public interest, despite concerns about delay, but further extensions may not be granted if the Council fails to resolve the case.

Parties: Claimant: Nursing and Midwifery Council; Defendant: Njie
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 28 June 2012
Procedural Posture: Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order / Hearing and Determination of Extension Application
Outcome: extension of interim suspension order granted
Legal Topics: Interim Suspension, Extension of Orders, Delay in Proceedings, Public Interest

Administrative Law Professional Regulation Interim Suspension Extension of Orders Delay in Proceedings Public Interest

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Parties

Nursing and Midwifery Council

Claimant

Njie

Defendant

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

1 Whether an extension of the interim suspension order should be granted despite delays in proceedings
2 Whether the delay in bringing the case to hearing justifies refusal of extension

Ratio Decidendi

The extension is granted because it is in the public interest, despite concerns about delay, but further extensions may not be granted if the Council fails to resolve the case.

Court Disposition

extension of interim suspension order granted

Orders

Interim suspension order extended until 4.00 pm on 31 December 2012