SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND v ONYEKACHI ONWU

SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND v ONYEKACHI ONWU

The extension of the interim suspension order for twelve months is necessary and proportionate for the protection of the public and public confidence, given the seriousness of the allegations, ongoing police investigations, and lack of engagement from the respondent.

Parties
Claimant: Social Work England; Defendant: Onyekachi Onwu
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 March 2022
Procedural Posture
Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order / Hearing and Judgment on Application
Outcome
Application granted
Legal Topics
Interim Suspension Orders, Extension of Orders, Fitness to Practise, Public Protection
Administrative Law Professional Regulation Interim Suspension Orders Extension of Orders Fitness to Practise Public Protection

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Parties

Social Work England

Claimant

Onyekachi Onwu

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Application for Extension of Interim Suspension Order / Hearing and Judgment on Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether it is necessary and proportionate to extend the interim suspension order for a further twelve months for public protection

Ratio Decidendi

The extension of the interim suspension order for twelve months is necessary and proportionate for the protection of the public and public confidence, given the seriousness of the allegations, ongoing police investigations, and lack of engagement from the respondent.

Court Disposition

Application granted

Orders

  • Interim suspension order extended for twelve months to 15 March 2023