Merchant, R (on the application of) v Nursing & Midwifery Council

Merchant, R (on the application of) v Nursing & Midwifery Council

The extension of the interim suspension order is justified due to the ongoing need to protect the public while disciplinary proceedings are pending and because the respondent was properly served with notice of the application.

Parties
Claimant: Sonya Merchant; Defendant: Nursing and Midwifery Council
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 July 2008
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review Application / Application to Extend Interim Suspension Order
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Extension of Interim Suspension Order, Misconduct Proceedings, Service of Process
Administrative Law Professional Regulation Extension of Interim Suspension Order Misconduct Proceedings Service of Process

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Parties

Sonya Merchant

Claimant

Nursing and Midwifery Council

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review Application / Application to Extend Interim Suspension Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether to extend the interim suspension order against the respondent
  2. 2 Whether service of the application was properly effected

Ratio Decidendi

The extension of the interim suspension order is justified due to the ongoing need to protect the public while disciplinary proceedings are pending and because the respondent was properly served with notice of the application.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Interim suspension order extended to 31 December 2008